Creative Ireland Programme calling for ideas from Sligo people
Sligo people will get the opportunity this evening to put forward their ideas for the area’s involvement in a five-year programme of cultural, creative and community activities. It’s called the Creative Ireland Programme and is…
Tony Blair leads tributes to the late Martin McGuinness
Tributes are being paid this morning to Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness, who has died at the age of 66. He had been unwell for several months and passed away in Derry overnight. Mr McGuinness stepped…
Social Welfare Clinic to move from Kinlough to Manorhamilton
Yet another service is being removed from rural parts of North Leitrim according to Kevin Comiskey of the IFA. Social Welfare Clinics which are held in Kinlough are to be moved to Manorhamilton from the…
Visiting restrictions remain in place at LUH
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital for the second consecutive day due to an outbreak of the Norovirus. The hospital has confirmed that maximum infection control precautions are in place. In a…
Sligo ratepayers getting notice of new valuations
Ratepayers throughout County Sligo are now getting notice of new valuations for their properties and businesses on which they will have to pay rates for the coming year. The valuations are determined by the Valuation…
Inquest hears Sligo musician died from stab wounds
An inquest in Sligo has heard that a musician from the town died as a result of two stab wounds to the neck during in an incident in his home. A jury at Sligo Coroner’s…
McHugh: Brexit brings concerns and opportunities
A junior minister says the process of Britain leaving the EU will take at least two years, and possibly longer. Donegal Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh says that in the meantime, there will be no…