Public gathering in support of post office at Ballygawley this evening
Rural Ireland is open for business. That’s the message that will be going out this evening from a public gathering in Ballygawley, Co Sligo, where a large turnout is expected calling the village’s post office…
Sligo councillor wants tax credit for those travelling for work
A Sligo councillor is calling for a tax credit for people who travel long distances to work. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry says people who live in large urban areas or who can use public…
North west TD’s call for improvement in mental health budget & resources
Mental Health services in the north west came to the fore as part of a debate in Dail Eireann last night. TD’s debated a range of mental health issues in the Dail last night, including…
Donegal TD says cooperation needed between those with communication masts
A Donegal Dail Deputy says cooperation between all groups which own communication masts is necessary if broadband speeds are to be improved in rural areas of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Fianna Fail TD Pat ‘the…
Permission being sought from Council for new indoor play centre in West Sligo
There are plans in place for a new indoor play centre in the West of Sligo. Easkey Community Council plan to build the new play center next to an existing caravan and camping park in…
Getting into asylum process was key to Iranian man ending hunger strike
Being allowed enter the asylum process in this country was what finally convinced a 44-year old Iranian man who was on hunger strike in Sligo for 36 days to end his fast yesterday afternoon. Amjad…
Asylum-seeking hunger striker ends 36-day fast
The 44-year old Iranian man living in Globe House in Sligo and who was on hunger strike for 36 days is believed this evening to have ended his fast. Amjad Rosstami went on hunger strike…
