Clarke slams ‘peacock republicans’ in Enniscrone bridge row
West Sligo councillor Michael Clarke has launched a stinging attack on some of his fellow councillors, accusing them of trying to build careers on the tops of the shoulders of Irish patriots. Cllr Clarke has spoken out in relation to the controversy over the renaming of a bridge in Enniscrone…
Community groups struggling to raise stake for matching funding
The effectiveness of many community groups in the North West could be hampered in the coming months due to concerns over their ability to secure state funding. Community Associations are required to provide matching funding in many cases before they can draw down government aid. Events such as…
MacSharry calls for NPHET to take more of a backseat
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for the National Public Health Emergency Team to take more of a backseat. NPHET has been to the forefront of advising and making many crucial decisions during the Covid 19 pandemic. Dublin North West TD Paul McAuliffe believes NPHET should lose some…
Investigation continuing into Sligo assualt
Gardaí in Sligo are continuing their investigations this morning into a serious assault which took place yesterday afternoon, at approximately 2.20p.m at Garavogue Villas in the town. One man believed to be in his 40’s was assaulted and taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries. A man…
Aviation difficulties will negatively impact the north west
A Sligo councillor says it would be a major mistake if people in the north west were to think that difficulties currently being experienced by the aviation industry applied only to Shannon or Dublin. Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Dara Mulvey says Ireland West Airport and the airport at…
Government to finalise plans on further easing of restrictions
Business owners in the north west will be anxiously awaiting the outcome of a meeting involving Senior government ministers this evening which will finalise plans to further ease Covid-19 restrictions. The cabinet sub-committee of Covid will consider advice issued by NPHET, which met yesterday morning. It’s…
Wild Wednesday – Exercising in nature
This week’s Wild Wednesday, in conjunction with Sligo County Council, discusses the benefits of exercising in nature. Our guests are Deirdre Lavin, of the Sligo Sports and Recreation Partnership, and Siobhan Ryan, Heritage Officer with the Council OceanFM Ireland · Wild Wednesday – Exercising in nature