Unique challenges facing north west hospitality sector
A Sligo Restaurateur and former president of the Restaurants of Ireland has warned of a number of serious challenges facing the local hospitality. The warning is being issued ahead of new guidelines for the reopening of the hospitality sector later today. The Failte Ireland guidelines are expected to…
Council to examine providing pedestrian crossing in Carraroe
The local authority in Sligo have given a commitment to carry out an assessment on the possibility of the provision of a pedestrian crossing in the Carraroe Centre. Cathaoirleach of Sligo Drumcliffe Municipal District, Cllr Thomas Walsh says the junction at Carraroe which connects the R287, R284 and…
Gardaí attend the scene of an accident at Lennox’s Bridge
Gardaí from Ballyshannon and Kinlough Garda stations earlier today attended the scene of a two car collision which has taken place on Lennox’s bridge which is situated between Bundoran and Kinlough. It understood that those involved in the collision have received minor injuries. Gardaí are advising motorists to…
Bridge over troubled water – Cllrs clash over vote on Enniscrone commemoration
A black day – that’s how Cllr Declan Bree has described the decision of councillors to reject a proposal to rename a bridge in Enniscrone in memory of IRA Volunteer Thomas Howley – while Enniscrone councillor Joe Queenan has explained why he voted against the proposal, and why such decisions…
Sligo Councillor calls for greater discussion on miscarriage & stillbirth
Sligo county councillors have agreed to ask the Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys that working mothers and their partners be allowed take three days paid leave — rather than using their sick leave — when a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage or stillbirth. The proposal is also to…
Stay & Spend scheme failed hospitality sector.
A Leitrim Councillor and Publican is claiming that the Government’s ‘stay and spend scheme’ which was aimed at kick-starting the hospitality sector between October last year and April this year has failed miserably in providing assistance to the sector. Over 10,800 claims were made under the scheme. Latest…
Sligo Rovers go top after 1-0 win in Tallaght
Sligo Rovers are top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following Monday night’s impressive 1-0 victory against reigning champions Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Romeo Parkes was the visitors matchwinner, scoring in the early moments of the second-half after excellent play by Jordan Gibson. This goal could be massive…