Chris MacManus selected to fill vacant Sinn Fein seat on Sligo Council
Former Sligo Borough Council member Chris MacManus has been selected by Sinn Fein to fill the vacancy on Sligo County Council. The vacancy was caused by the retirement of long serving councillor Sean MacManus and…
Closure of Doonally RVL would mean mammoth journeys for farmers
The Mayor of Sligo is encouraging people to support a demonstration in support of the Regional Veterinary Lab in Sligo this week. As part of review, just three of the 6 RVL would remain open…
Brexit generating much debate among North West politicians
Brexit is generating a lot of commentary and debate among politicians in the North West. Earlier today, Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue said he was shocked to learn of the small number of staff from…
Plans need to be in place for an N56 upgrade
A Donegal councillor has said plans for an upgrade of the N56 road from Dunkineely to Bruckless need to be put in place as soon as possible. Independent councillor Niamh Kennedy raised the issue at…
LUH one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland today
Hospitals outside of Dublin are the worst hit in terms of overcrowding levels today. Letterkenny’s figures have spiked again with 34 people on trolleys today making it one of the three worst-affected hospitals along with…
New pedestrian crossing confirmed in Sligo Town
A new pedestrian crossing at the entrance to the wine st car park is on the plans for Sligo county council. A motion asking on the issue was raised at today’s Sligo municipal district meeting…
Protest against the closure of Sligo RVL planned for Wednesday
A protest against the closure of the District Veterinary laboratory in Sligo is to be held on Wednesday. The RVL which is based in Doonally is one of three of the 6 around the country…
