Former IRA commander claims responsibility for killing of Lord Mountbatten
A former IRA commander has confessed he was behind the assassination of Lord Mountbatten in north Sligo in 1979. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Michael Hayes, has claimed that he, not Thomas McMahon, was behind the assassination in Mullaghmore. Mr. Hayes told the Daily Mail that he was an…
Basking sharks spotted off north Sligo coast
A group of basking sharks have been spotted off the north Sligo coast. The massive creatures have been spotted feeding at Mullaghmore in recent days. Basking sharks are the second-largest living fish and are known for their gentle nature and are most frequently sighted in the north Atlantic coast from…
Sligo councillor calls for lifesaving equipment to be kept at Mullaghmore and Rosses Point beaches
There are calls on Sligo County Council to keep lifesaving equipment at both Mullaghmore and Rosses Point beaches all year round. Open water swimming is becoming an ever popular activity among local people however some safety measures at beaches are removed for the winter months. But Cllr Donal…
Mullaghmore man expects King Charles to be a successful Monarch
A Mullaghmore man and acquaintance of the Royal family has expressed his confidence that King Charles will be a successful Monarch adding that he ‘has the common touch with people’. King Charles will deliver a public address later this evening. It is expected that he will be…
Bathing prohibition notice lifted at Mullaghmore Beach
The Bathing prohibition notice imposed at Mullaghmore Beach on Thursday last has been removed. It’s after a microbiological analysis on the sample taken over the weekend at Mullaghmore beach was compliant with Bathing Water Regulations. Sligo County Council acknowledges the cooperation of the general public while the Prohibition…
Investigations to be carried out for new water sources in north Sligo
A solution to the long running water issues in North Sligo could be in the offering. The lack of a reliable water source in the areas has been highlighted on several occasions over the years. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Healy says Irish Water have committed to carrying out…
New wastewater treatment plant for Mullaghmore given green light
A new wastewater treatment plant has been given the greenlight for Mullaghmore in Co. Sligo. Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor, Donal Gilroy says the current plant is not suitable for the growing population of the area and the increased tourist activity in recent years which he says has led to no…