Government update on progress of Garda Regional HQ reveals little
The Tanaiste has failed to give any concrete update on the progress being made on building a new Regional Headquarters for the Gardai in Sligo. The project is on the government’s capital plan and is…
New US memos spell concern for the Undocumented in the US
A Donegal campaigner for Irish illegal immigrants in the U.S. says these people are becoming more and more vulnerable under the Trump presidency. Michael McMahon has made his comments after new memos from the U.S.…
Small number of homes in county Sligo still without power
Most ESB customers in the North West have had their power restored but there are still around twenty homes in Sligo without power. Parts of north and and east Sligo remain without power but the…
ESB still working to restore power to hundreds in the region
About 400 people throughout South Donegal, Sligo and parts of Leitrim are still without electricity this evening in the aftermath of Storm Doris. But the number without power is coming down as ESB get more…
Farmers urged to seek help in applying for schemes
The IFA in Leitrim says any farmers who want to claim Farm Assist should contact social welfare. Farm Assist, young farmer payments and general schemes were discussed at a special meeting in Dromahair earlier this…
Local politicians to meet HSE about long-term solution for Kilglass respite centre
Local politicians say they will meet with the HSE to ensire that a west Sligo respite centre for people with dementia can remain open on a long-term basis. The Home from Home project operates from…
Belleek campaigners accuse bank management of ignoring their petition
The president of Belleek chamber of commerce believes the people of the town have been ignored in their fight to keep the local Bank of Ireland branch open. Bridie Gormley was speaking following confirmation that…
