Sligo rugby teams complete clean sweep of weekend wins
SENIOR Seapoint RFC Co Dublin v Sligo RFC Saturday 26th November 2016. Sligo hit the ground running beginning the game with high intensity by spending the majority of the first 5 minutes in Seapoint half/22. The pressure was rewarded, or so Shane Boyle thought, after he picked and placed the…
Campaigners say new report on water charges doesn’t go far enough
Local campaigners say that the new report on water charges doesn’t go far enough. In fact many say it is just another underhand way of charging people. Campaigners plan to hold another major protest on the issue early in the New Year. One of the main recommendations of the Expert…
Riverstown to mark 75th anniversary of church building
A major celebration will take place next weekend in Riverstown, Co Sligo. It’s to mark the 75th anniversary of the building of the Sacred Heart Church in the parish. It was opened and dedicated on December 7th 1941, in the midst of World War One. The anniversary will be marked…
Wi-fi ‘hot spots’ to be established to improve broadband in rural Sligo areas
Twenty Wi-fi hot spots are to be set up throughout County Sligo in a short-term effort to improve broadband services to people living in rural areas. Plans for improved broadband services throughout County Sligo were outlined to south and west Sligo councillors at their Municipal Distict meeting in Tubbercurry this…
Super Red members to receive a free Rovers jersey for 2017
Next season Sligo Rovers are offering more than ever for Super Reds membership for the 2017 season. As well as all the usual benefits, which includes free admission to all home SSE Airtricity League games, every young Bit o’Red fan who signs up to Super Reds membership will receive a 2017…
Fracking report due out this afternoon
The first report on fracking in Ireland by the Environmental Protection Agency is due to be released later this afternoon. The research is expected to examine the potential impacts of fracking in Ireland, and comes one month after the Dáil unanimously accepted the principle of banning fracking in the country.…
PODCAST When I Grow Up : I Want To Be A Politician
The program takes you to the heart of the decision-making powers in the region. Interviews are held with MEP Marian Harkin, political advisors, former TD Jimmy Devins and a local councilor.