Minister says improving infrastructure key to more jobs
The Minister for Jobs says developing infrastructure in the north west is key to creating more employment in the region. Fine Gael Minister Mary Mitchell-O’Connor who is a native of Milltown in Galway was guest…
Minister to join representatives of the Queen and the Vatican in Sligo
The Minister for Rural Affairs will join dignitaries at a commemorative event in Sligo this morning. Minister Heather Humphreys will join a representative of the Pope and the Queen at as guests at a remembrance…
Tubbercurry and Drumshanbo come runners-up at Pride of Place
Tubbercurry in county Sligo was a runner-up at the Pride of Place awards in Belfast over the weekend. The all-Ireland competition was set up in 2003 to recognise the vital contributions voluntary groups and individuals…
MacSharry calls decision to refuse Cystic Fibrosis drug ‘absurd’
Fianna Fáil TD, Marc MacSharry has described the government’s decision to refuse funding for the introduction of a drug for people living with Cystic Fibrosis as absurd. Deputy MacSharry said, “Cystic fibrosis is a very…
Sligo Chamber of Commerce business person of the year winners
The Annual Sligo Chamber of Commerce dinner dance took place last night at the Castle Dargan, resort where the Sligo business person of the year was named. This years winners were Neil and Kevin Connolly…
Meetings on ‘mini-plans’ to take place in coming days
Miniplans for different areas in the north west can be viewed through your local Council. In Sligo, a Sinn Fein Councillor is holding public meetings to inform people more about these plans which set out…
Electric car charging facility in Manorhamilton not in operation
A Leitrim Councillor says the electric car charging facility in Manorhamilton needs to be put into operation. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon raised the issue at a meeting this week. The Council clarified that there…