Sligo councillor raises fears of people being removed from housing list
Fears have been raised by a local councillor about people being removed from social housing support in Sligo. A motion was put before a meeting of the Sligo municipal district this week by councillor Declan…
Calls for Fianna Fail senator to resign Seanad seat
A Donegal Councillor is calling for Fianna Fail Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill to resign completely. The Donegal Senator resigned the Fianna Fail party whip after he was found by the Standards in Public Office Commission…
Riverstown parish native takes on prestigious role at Irish Pontifical College
A priest from County Sligo is to take over a prestigious role at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome next year. Fr. John Coughlan will begin a stint as the Director of Formation at the…
Body of 56 year old man recovered from Boyle River
The body of a 56 year old man was recovered from the Boyle River in Boyle yesterday morning. Local gardai confirmed the news to Ocean FM this morning. A search operation was undertaken after the…
€25 million sheep welfare scheme welcomed
Farming organisations are welcoming the launch of the new sheep welfare scheme. Minister Michael Creed launched the €25million annual scheme which is paid out through the Rural Development programme today at Kenmare mart today. The…
Gardai warn of ‘Phishing’ scams
Gardai are warning people to be aware of so-called ‘phishing’ scams which are being reported again. Senior Gardai across the region are warning people not to give out personal details over the phone regardless of…
Concerns raised over danger of N16 junction
A junction on the N16 Sligo to Manorhamilton road is so dangerous that a local councillor fears it will be the scene of a fatal accident. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry has raised concerns about…
