Councillor says same issues keep arising with HAP scheme
A Sligo councillor says inadequate payments under the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP, scheme and a reluctance of some landlords to accept tenants who are on the scheme, are two of the main problems facing people on low incomes as they search for housing. Solidarity People Before Profit Councillor Gino…
Sligo water safety committee meets
The inaugural meeting of the water safety committee of Sligo County Council took place over the weekend. The group was formed to address water safety issues in the county as the region gears up for a busy tourism season with large numbers expected to engage in staycations this summer. Sligo/Strandhill…
Book on Traveller language being republished
A children’s book on the Traveller language entitled ‘Can’t lose Cant’ is to be republished and launched this Thursday. A panel discussion exploring the one-of-a kind-book and how important it is to keep the Cant language alive in the Traveller community will be held online with Senator Eileen Flynn and…
North West Golfers retun to courses
Golf lovers across the North West are taking advantage of the good weather and the easing of Some Covid-19 restrictions today. Golfers have been allowed back on courses in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. David O’ Donovan is the general manager of the Sligo County Golf Club, he…
Examination of scene of old Summerhill College building fire now concluded
Gardai say a technical examination of the scene of last Friday evening’s fire that badly damaged the old Summerhill College building in Sligo has concluded and the results will determine the course of the investigation. The sale of the building is currently the subject of High Court proceedings. The original…
Importation of lamb meat strongly critisied by local farm official
Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb meat by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. At the centre of this latest storm is the delivery of a consignment of 1,100 lamb carcases, 23 tonnes…
All Island based effort required to tackle the sale of cheap alcohol
Measures to be introduced to tackle the sale of cheap alcohol must be done in line with Northern Ireland, according to a drinks lobby group. Drinks Ireland say the introduction of the minimum unit pricing would see prices differ by as much as 38 percent. The Stormont Executive…