More and more students going to college
More and more Students in state-funded schools are continuing with their education to third level. That’s according to a breakdown on feeder schools today. In Donegal, for example, Colaiste na gCarraige has the highest progression…
West Sligo lady celebrating 100 years says ‘hard work’ and ‘prayers’ are the secret to a long life
A lady from Skreen who celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend says hard work and praying is what helped her reach her milestone. Mrs. Bee Dunphy celebrated her birthday with over hundred people at…
Sligo Coast Guard helicopter in search for missing man in Donegal
The Sligo Coast Guard helicopter has been involved in the search today for a 73-year old Donegal man who has been missing for three to four weeks. He’s from the Rathmullan area of County Donegal.…
Cathaoirleach: paying for water through taxes ‘unfair’ to people in rural areas
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says paying for water through general taxation is simply ‘not fair’ for those who live in rural Ireland. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney says there are at least 400,000…
Hundreds turn out for ANC meeting in Leitrim
Over 300 people attended a meeting to discuss the review of ANC payments over the weekend. It took place in the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday night. Farmers came from all over the north…
Long delays frustrate motorists heading into Sligo this afternoon
Gardai say they expect the truck that broke down on the N4 Inner Relief road in Sligo just after lunch today to be removed in the next half an hour. It has been causing major…
Minister claims he’s been ‘very flexible’ with Sligo County Council
The Minister for Housing and Local Government says his department has been very flexible with Sligo County Council in resolving its financial situation. Minister Simon Coveney has come in for criticism locally in recent months…
