Government criticised for not ensuring that items linked to William Butler Yeats are kept in Sligo
The Mayor of Sligo has hit out at the government over its lack of support for ensuring items. The Nobel Prize-winning poet is closely associated with the county and is buried in Drumcliffe. Hundreds of…
Call for ‘city’ status for Sligo and Letterkenny . . . but Sligo councillor asks what it would mean
Calls are being made for investment in the North West to become a national priority. IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, say there is currently a lack of prioritisation for the region. Sligo and…
IFA expects ‘strong response’ from Minister on fodder crisis
IFA President Joe Healy says the deepening fodder problems will have to be addressed by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed. Yesterday, the IFA Executive Council agreed that urgent action is needed to assist farmers…
Sligo murder trial hears how Matt Kivlehan died
A Sligo murder trial has heard it could have taken a few minutes for the alleged victim to die from two stab wounds to the neck. The Deputy State Pathologist was giving evidence in the…
Mona McSharry to switch on Sligo Christmas lights
World junior champion Mona McSharry will turn on the Christmas lights in Sligo this weekend. Ahead of travelling to Denmark for the European Short Course Championship in December, the Grange youngster will launch the festive…
Midlands North-West MEP calls for creation of All-Ireland football team
Last night’s crushing defeat in Ireland’s match against Denmark reinforces the need to establish an all-Ireland soccer team. The Rep of Ireland lost 5-1 to Denmark at the Aviva Stadium night in a World Cup…
Government providing as much as support as possible to curb rural crime – Justice Minister
The Minister for Justice says deploying Garda resources is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. Charlie Flanagan was speaking during a discussion on Rural Crime in the Dail last night. The issue was raised by…
