Meeting planned to try and increase access to MacDiarmada homestead
North Leitrim councillors are to meet with officials of the Office of Public Works next month in an effort to find a resolution to the issue of tourist and visitor access to the home of…
Not everyone has concerns about data on new Public Services Card
There is mixed reaction on the streets of Sligo to a Public Services Card now needed to access a growing number of social services. This week, the Data Protection Commissioner added her voice on this…
Mona McSharry commended for enormous commitment ahead of weekend homecoming
A major homecoming celebration is being planned in the North Sligo village of Grange for the return this Sunday evening from the U.S. of world swimming champion Mona McSharry. It will take place at the…
Chowder, seafood and all things marine will have you ‘Hooked’ on Killybegs this weekend
The coastguard will be one of the organisations giving a demonstration on their work at the Hooked Festival in Killybegs on Saturday. The festival which is run by the Killybegs Community Council is taking place…
Councillor calls for clarification on changes to bin service in Sligo
A Sligo Councillor says private bin companies are doing nothing to prevent illegal dumping because their charges are so high. People Before Profit Councillor in Sligo Gino O’Boyle is calling on one of those companies…
People reminded of busy roads as children return to school
Roadusers are warned to be careful on the roads as children return to school. The increase in traffic includes school buses stopping to pick up and let pupils off, as well as children walking and…
Joint application with the North could secure vital EU funding for flooding
A North West MEP says the possibility of applying for solidarity funding from the EU along with Northern Ireland will increase both region’s chances of getting it. But the government has just 12 weeks to…