Two investigations underway into east Sligo fatality
Two separate investigations are underway into the cause of an accident that claimed the life of a man working on a windfarm in east Sligo last night. Gardai in Ballymote are heading the investigation which…
Sligo, Donegal items on sale at Mealy’s auction today
A number of historical items with links to Sligo and Donegal are to be sold today at Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers’ annual Christmas sale in Dublin. The sale comprises more than 800 lots. Among items for…
Councillor calls for water charge refunds, compo for those on group schemes
A Sligo councillor is calling not only for water charges to be returned to those who paid but also that those who pay for private water schemes in rural areas also be compensated. Independent Councillor…
Safety a concern at Rossnowlagh Beach
Safety is an increasingly pressing issue at Rossnowlagh beach in Co. Donegal. That’s according to the Rossnowlagh Beach committee in a presentation to the Donegal Municipal District councillors today. With up to 5,000 people living…
Letter from CF victim’s sister read out at Sligo council meeting
The sister of the late Grainne Golden has called on Sligo County Council to support her calls for the cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi to be made available to all sufferers. Grainne Golden from Cartron passed…
Man dies following landslide in Ballyfarnon
Gardai in Ballymote are heading the investigation into the death of a man who died following a landslide in the Gleann/Ballyfarnon area last night. A major search and rescue operation was launched at around 7pm…
Sligo’s CEO does not rule out further service cuts due to financial plan
The chief executive of Sligo County Council is warning that services may be hit further if the local authority is to meet the targets set down in its financial plan for the coming years. That’s…
