Sligo residents asked to “look at the bigger picture” before criticising new footpaths
People in Sligo have been asked to look at the bigger picture when it comes to the development of the town. Residents of Sligo Town have raised concerns about the widening of footpaths in some areas, particularly O’Connell Street and Wolfe Tone Street. However, Sinn Fein Councillor, Arthur Gibbons, feels…
Public meeting in support of Palestine taking place this evening
A public meeting will be held in the Glasshouse in Sligo Town this evening as a show of solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine. It gets underway at 8pm, and speakers on the night include people from Palestine who live in Sligo, as well as a number of…
Sligo Councillor defends “soft independents” stance
The use of the term “soft Independents” by Cllr Arthur Gibbons has caused some controversy yet again at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. Tension arose this morning within the Council Chamber over the Councillor’s choice of language in his motions. The matter was taken to a vote with…
Sligo Councillor labels housing policy as ‘broke’
A Sligo Councillor has labelled the country’s housing policy as ‘broke’. Sinn Féin Councillor Arthur Gibbons has made the calls ahead of the three coalition leaders meet this evening to decide whether to end or continue the ban on rental evictions. The ban is due to lapse at the end…