Broadening of services needed in rural post offices
A broadening of services offered is needed to make rural post offices viable. That’s the belief of Tomas Walsh, a member of the save Ballygawley post office committee. There is a threat of closure hanging…
O’Connell Street to reopen next week
Irish Water has confirmed that O’Connell Street in Sligo will be reopened from next week. It’s planned that O’Connell Street in Sligo will reopen from Wednesday, 30th November, in time for the Christmas shopping. It’s…
Motorists warned of freezing conditions
Gardai are urging motorists to slow down on their journeys this morning in light of freezing temperatures. They warn there is black ice on many non-national roads. Main routes are gritted but they are urging…
Community campaign to save post office continues
The local committee set up to retain the post office in Ballygawley in Co. Sligo say a meeting with local TDs was positive over the weekend. The issue was also raised at mass in Sooey…
Tubbercurry-Ballymote Cathoirleach urges people to register to vote
The electoral register closing date is coming up and a Tubbercurry Councillor is urging all people to make sure they are registered. Cathaoirleach of the Tubbercurry-Ballymote municipal district, Dara Mulvey, says that using your vote…
Sligo/Leitrim TD urges clubs to prepare for Sports Capital Programme application
The application process for the 2017 sports capital programme is commencing shortly and a Sligo/Leitrim TD is urging sports clubs to prepare in advance. Fine Gael deputy Tony McLoughlin says the minister for sport confirmed…
More needs to be done to stop rural crime says Leitrim Councillor
More needs to be done to deter crime in rural areas according to a Leitrim county councillor. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says rural crime is on the up and north Leitrim is not escaping…
