Rising material costs impacting local construction industry
Rising material costs continue to impact the construction industry in the north west region. A new survey has found that Dublin is now the fourth most expensive city in Europe to build and among the top 25 most expensive places to build globally. The report, from American firm…
Man arrested following accident on Tubbercurry-Ballina Road last night
A man has been arrested following a road traffic accident last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving cars, which occurred on the R294 at Glenavoo at around 10.20pm last night. One car left the road, and its driver failed to remain…
Post mortem to be carried out on Sligo crash victim
A post mortem is due to be carried out on a man in his late teens who died following a collision between a van and a car in Co. Sligo. The fatal road traffic collision between a van and a car on the Ballymote to Tubbercurry Road took place…
Mike Pence launches US Presidential campaign
Former US vice-president Mike Pence has launched his campaign to be elected as the next US President. During his launch The Republican accused former President Donal Trump of being unfaithful to the US constitution and of abandoning conservative values. The move pits him against his two-time running…
Mike Pence expected to contest next US Presidential Election
It’s reported Mike Pence is set to enter the race for the White House in 2024. The former US Vice President is expected to announce his presidential campaign next week. Mr Pence’s Irish heritage stems from his grandfather, who immigrated from Tubbercurry in Co Sligo to the US…
Concern expressed by Sligo Councillor over lack of progress on new Garda station in Tubbercurry
There are fears that a new Garda Station for Tubbercurry isn’t progressing quick enough. A building for a new station was purchased some years ago however the project itself is said to have stalled. Gardai currently stationed in Tubbercurry are currently operating out of one room with no…
Fourth IFTA award for Tubbercurry native Dearbhla Walsh
A south Sligo woman was among the winners at Sunday night’s Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) awards ceremony. Dearbhla Walsh, from Tubbercurry, won the award in the drama section for director of Bad Sisters. Sunday night’s IFTA Awards were held at a gala event in Dublin. Dearbhla is an…