N4 upgrade needed for future of Sligo says Chamber of Commerce
The Sligo Chamber of Commerce are hoping to see the N4 upgraded for the future of the county. The chamber, which represents over 200 businesses, believes the current N4 to be the biggest infrastructural obstacle hindering the economic development of County Sligo. Members of the group met with local Dail…
Fitzmaurice says farmers face ‘astronomical’ costs to take part in schemes
An Independent TD has hit out at the costs to farmers who are participating in various schemes, such as GLAS. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice has described the costs involved — and which farmers have to pay — as astromonical. And he has called on the government to investigate Teagasc, agricultural planners…
MacSharry raises Sligo family’s cystic fibrosis drug campaign in the Dail
The campaign by a Sligo town family to have the drug, Orkambi, made more widely available to cystic fibrosis sufferers has been raised in the Dail this afternoon. Terri and Aisling Golden have been among the most vocal critics of the decision by the HSE not to fund the provision…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 29th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael Higgins, Rosses Point May McLoughlin, Carrick Tony Clarke, Dromahair Dominick Hever, Drumfin Walter Kivlehan, Lavagh Bridget McSherry, Belleek Connie O’Gara, Glencolmcille Joe Walshe, Collooney Michael “Mick” Higgins, Upper Rosses, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. Suddenly at Sligo University…
Sinn Fein MEP says Brexit has renewed appetite for united Ireland
A North West Sinn Fein MEP says there is a renewed appetite for a united Ireland following the Brexit vote. Sinn Fein has launched their discussion document calling for a united Ireland yesterday. North West MEP Matt Carthy says Brexit has changed everything. He says that uniting the north and…
Speed limits being reviewed
Speed limits throughout the country are currently being reviewed. And councillors from the Tubbercurry, Ballymote and west Sligo areas of County Sligo got of an idea of what’s planned for their localities at a Municipal District meeting of the council in Tubbercurry yesterday. New proposals for speed limits are being…
Sligo’s tourism appeal continues to grow
Sligo’s appeal as a tourist destination continues to grow thanks to the work of Sligo Business Improvement District and Sligo County Council. Following completion of a number of successful projects over the last two years which resulted in winning the Purple Flag and a highly commended award from the Association…