Sligo councillor claims Chief Executive seeking to remove fracking ban from county plan
A member of Sligo County Council claims the council chief executive wants to remove a ban on fracking that was unanimously supported by councillors. Independent Councillor Declan Bree says Ciaran Hayes is recommending removal of…
Cloghogue N.S. in danger of losing teacher due to 50 year old rule
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has told the Dail that a school in his area is in danger of losing a teacher because of a 50-year old rule on pupils eligibility for school transport. Fianna Fail Deputy…
New timetables for Sligo schools from September
Secondary Schools in Sligo will see major changes to their timetables beginning next September. In line with changes to the Junior Cycle, all classes will be finishing early on Fridays and starting earlier each morning.…
TDs asked to sanction housing referendum
TDs are being asked to sanction a referendum on enshrining the right to housing in our constitution. The joint initiative of the Peter McVerry Trust – the National Organisation of the Unemployed and Independent Donegal…
Sligo rate payers have 40 days to appeal valuations
As ratepayers throughout County Sligo study the valuations they are now receiving for their properties, it’s emerging that, generally, there’s an increase for those in the rural areas. For those ratepayers who are unhappy, there’s…
Organisers of Mary Boyle march say they need to keep pressure on authorites
The organisers of a march which took place in Dublin yesterday demanding an inquest into the disappearance of Donegal girl Mary Boyle says they need to keep the pressure on. Over one hundred people turned…
Sligo councillors support rail network link to Northern Ireland
Sligo county councillors have unanimously given their support to the idea of a rail network linking Northern Ireland with Sligo and Donegal. The proposal was made at a council meeting by Independent Councillor Declan Bree.…
