Garda searches in Sligo town part of clampdown on organised crime, drug dealing
Gardaí are continuing their clampdown on organised crime and drug dealing throughout Sligo and Leitrim. This morning, gardai in Sligo conducted a number of searches in the Cranmore area of Sligo Town as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised crime gang activity in the Sligo/Leitrim Division. Gardai are also…
The same old rubbish- Businessman dismisses Sligo commercial vacancy report
Sligo businessman, Finbarr Filan, has rubbished the findings of the latest Geoview Commercial Property report which show that Co Sligo has the highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland. Mr Filan claims surveys carried out by the Sligo BID group show much lower vacancy rates, and he takes offence at the…
Bank of Ireland to close branches in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim
Political, business and community leaders throughout the north west are today describing an announcement by Bank of Ireland that it’s to close nine branches in the north west as ‘a devastating blow.’ The branches to be shut include Ballymote and Tubbercurry in County Sligo, Drumshanbo and Manorhamilton in Leitrim and…
Over 85’s staying hopeful after weekend vaccination
The vaccination of over 85’s is continuing, and we’ve been speaking with some of those who got vaccinated at GP surgeries in Sligo at the weekend. Kay Leydon and Peter Henry were delighted to get the vaccine, and are looking forward to better times ahead OceanFM Ireland · Over…
Ulster Bank’s departure is a hammer blow to Sligo
A local representative of the Labour party has urged the government to protect staff and customers of Ulster Bank after it was announced that it is pulling out of the Irish market after 160 years. Former general and local election candidate, Nessa Cosgrove has described the news as ‘a…
Works needed at Rosses Point before summer season
A Sligo councillor says a number of issues need to be addressed at the Sligo seaside village of Rosses Point ahead of the summer season. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says there is a need for speed control measures, upgrading of public toilets and provision of safe parking for camper…
Concern over safety at new crossing in Ballygawley
It’s been claimed that the recently installed pedestrian crossing opposite the Community Park in Ballygawley in County Sligo is putting motorists and pedestrians at risk. The concerns have been raised by local Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy who says neither the two new public lights nor the crossing’s own two…