KFO warns Brexit is the biggest challenge facing the sector this year
The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says that Brexit is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the fishing sector in 2017. Sean O’Donoghue says the sector is extremely vulnerable due to the nature of the…
Policing Authority to take over appointments of senior Gardaí
The Policing Authority is now officially responsible for recruiting senior members of the force. Starting today it will take over the appointments of Assistant Garda Commissioners, Chief Superintendents and Superintendents. It means the Government no…
AA survey: Higher taxes on fuel hitting rural motorists most
Most motorists in the north west are spending between €25 and €50 a week on fuel and are also driving some of the longest distances. That’s according to a new survey from AA Ireland which…
Gardai and emergency services at scene of two-car collision at Dunally
Gardai and the emergency services are at the scene of a two-car collision at Dunally Crossroads on the main Sligo-Manorhamilton N16 road. The incident occurred shortly before 2.30pm on Saturday, and a diversion was briefly…
Calls for public lighting at Maugherow National School
Erecting a public light at Maugherow National School in north Sligo is not considered the best use of funds, the December meeting of Sligo County Council heard. That’s because the school is open only during…
Official ceremony to begin Sligo’s year as ‘European Capital of Volunteering’
A year of celebration marking Sligo’s selection as the European capital of volunteering for 2017 will start on Friday, January 27th. An opening ceremony on that date will include a night of music and entertainment.…
15% increase in road deaths in 2016 – RSA
Provisional road collision statistics for 2016, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which are based on preliminary crash investigations by An Garda Síochána, show that there has been a 15% increase in road traffic…
