It’s people we need in Leitrim, not forestry – IFA official in passionate appeal
It’s been claimed this week that the social fabric of Co Leitrim will be completely destroyed if controls are not put on the continuing afforestation of the County. The Treasurer of the IFA in Leitrim,…
The abuse of disabled parking spaces in Sligo Town
It seems there is widespread abuse of the use of disabled parking spaces in Sligo Town by able-bodied drivers and non-permit holders. Claire Ronan has been out and about on the streets to talk to…
Bundoran GP claims throwing money at Hospital overcrowding will ‘extend’ problem
Doctor John Garvey, who operates the Bayview GP practice in Bundoran and Ballyshannon, argues that Government plans to tackle the hospital overcrowding issue are doomed to failure. He believes we should aspire to a first…
Restauranteur defends calls for introduction of non-refundable deposits for ‘no-shows’
The Restaurant Association of Ireland has advised its members to start charging customers who don’t turn up for restaurant bookings. Sligo restauranteur and former RAI President, Anthony Gray, says it’s a long overdue move
Criticism of new taxi rank taking up disabled parking space in Sligo
The temporary re-location of the taxi rank at Quay Street in Sligo to Wine Street has angered members of the disabled community. The move has led to one allocated disabled parking space being taken up…
Co. Leitrim Boxing Club may be forced to move to Co. Sligo
The St Patrick’s Boxing Club in Dromahair were promised by the Office of Public Works in 2013 that they could use the vacated local Garda Station as their new base. No progress has been made…
Greater demand for NW Hospice services expected in future
The management and staff of North West Hospice have thanked members of the public for their continuing support of the Hospice over the past year. Nuala Ginnelly, Hopice Manager, and Bernadette McGarvey, Community Relations Manager,…