€27,000 in funding allocated to South Donegal arts groups
A leading arts group in South Donegal has been allocated over €7,000 in funding. The Balor based Butt Drama Circle in Ballybofey has been awarded the funding under the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme. The…
Repairs to crumbling bridge in North Sligo welcomed
A Sligo councillor has welcomed repair works by Sligo County Council to what was a dangerous bridge at the foot of Benbulben in North Sligo. The bridge, which is believed to have been originally constructed…
Lucky Leitrim lotto winner makes a mad dash to Lottery HQ to collect winnings
One lucky Leitrim man made a mad dash to National Lottery headquarters in Dublin this evening to collect his EuroMillions Plus top prize of half a milliong euro just in time for his weekend celebrations. The…
Millions of US viewers to tune into programme on golf in the West of Ireland
Millions of golfers across the United States of America will soon be tuning into a television programme about golf in the west of Ireland. It’s as a result of a segment filmed here for the…
Up to 50 people turn out for bank protest in Ballymote
Between 40 and 50 people attended this afternoon’s protest in Ballymote over banking services in the South Sligo town. Organised by Sinn Fein, speakers included Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein Councillor Chris…
People urged to stay safe on the roads and near water this weekend
16 per cent of motorists under 24 admit to drinking and driving in the past year. New RSA figures show that 10 per cent of all motorists say they’ve drank and drove in the past…
More than 40 New York police officers will be visiting Sligo and Leitrim in the coming days
More than 40 New York police officers will be visiting Sligo and Leitrim in the coming days. They are members of the New York Police Department Emerald Society and will be led by their president,…
