Losing manager’s comments show the real value of grassroots football, it’s claimed
Former Sligo Champion Editor, Jim Gray, has praised the comments and attitude of Ballisodare United soccer manager, Noel Meenaghan. after his team got beaten 14-1. Jim says his comments show the real value of grassroots football, and his views highlight the huge work being carried out by club coaches and…
Local farming representatives in Dublin to protest against Climate bill
Farming officials from the North West are traveling to Dublin today to meet with TD’s from Sligo Leitrim and Donegal in relation to the Climate action bill which will be introduced in the Dáil today. Members of the IFA Executive Council will also take part in a protest to…
Local Councillor demands Sligo be included in redress scheme
The Department of Housing has not yet contacted Sligo County Council to confirm the county will be included in any Mica redress scheme. That’s according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy, whose party’s motion calling for a 100% redress scheme was passed in the Dáil last night. …
McBrearty says he may resign as councillor to concentrate on Mica issue
Donegal councillor Frank McBrearty says he is considering stepping down as a councillor to concentrate on the court cases which will arise due to the Mica building blocks controversy in the county. Meanwhile the Mayor of Donegal Town, Pauric Kennedy was among those who attended yesterday’s huge protest in Dublin…
R294 expected to reopen following single vehicle collision
The emergency services in Sligo were called earlier this morning to the scene of a single-vehicle collision that took place on the R294. The incident occurred close to Bunninadden on the Tubbercurry to Gurteen road. The road is expected to re-open shortly. Gardai have confirmed to Ocean…
Gaps between Astra Zeneca vaccinations to be reduced
The vast majority of 450,000 people awaiting a second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will now receive their shot of the vaccination ahead of schedule under an accelerated rollout programme. The target for health officials is to have the second dose of the vaccination administered by July 19th. …
Mica repairs in North West will exceed 1 billion Euro
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has told the Dail that the bill from houses impacted by Mica in the North West will exceed one billion euro. In the Dáil yesterday evening a Sinn Féin motion calling for 100% redress for homeowners affected by mica was adopted by the Dáil. …