Ballyshannon national school students appeal for action on climate change
Ballyshannon national school students appeal for action on climate change
Cystic Fibrosis campaigners organising protest outside Dail Eireann
A Sligo Cystic Fibrosis campaigner is urging people to support a protest outside the Dail tomorrow. It’s the second-such protest being organised by CF patients headed by Longford campaigner Jillian McNulty. They are calling for what they claim is a ‘ground-breaking’ drug called Orkambi to be funded by the government…
Mayor believes childcare discussion could bring more women into politics
The Mayor of Sligo says it’s a massive step forward that childcare is being considered by politicians in Ireland. Dublin City Council are to debate a motion this week that would lead to councillors being allowed bring their young children in to the chamber for meetings. Councillors in Sligo, Leitrim…
Major Sligo Town development hopes to attract post-Brexit business
A law firm in Sligo is hoping for a post-Brexit influx of businesses from the North to a major new development in the centre of Sligo town. Work on a new development by Damien Tansey and Sons in the centre of Sligo town is set to start in the coming…
Donegal TD says Back to Work Scheme is working in North West
A Donegal TD is encouraging anyone currently unemployed in the North West to avail of the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh says a review of the scheme has shown the allowance to be highly effective in getting people from welfare to work. The scheme…
Valerie and Nathan discuss their alcoholism, ahead of weekend AA convention
Valerie and Nathan discuss their alcoholism, ahead of weekend AA convention
Funding for South Donegal bridges not ruled out by department
A Donegal councillor believes work on two bridges in the South of the county would have been done years ago if local schemes had not been suspended. Independent councillor John Campbell was part of a delegation from the Donegal Municipal District to meet with Transport Minister Shane Ross about funding…