St Angela’s Students Union President calls for urgent action on accommodation shortage
Students attending St Angela’s College are being forced to commute long distances to the College on a daily basis because of the absolute lack of any accommodation in the Sligo area. Students Union President Michael Drummond says the situation is now critical and action is needed OceanFM Ireland ·…
German and Chilean Ambassadors visit Sligo
Sligo was host to the international community recently with two ambassador visits. The Ambassador of Chile, Carla Serazzi made her first official visit outside of Dublin to Sligo on Tuesday While the German Ambassador to Ireland, Cord Maeier-Klodt and wife Gladys, visited ITSligo and Council offices on Friday last. The…
Drumcliffe roadworks cause major headaches and tailbacks for motorists
Up to 40 minute traffic delays are being caused by ongoing works on the N15 road at Drumcliffe, which has caused frustration for motorists, particularly during rush hour times. Margaret says she can’t understand why authorities didn’t proceed with a new road plan for the area which was drawn up…
Local trails included in latest Walk Scheme
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced that 31 new walking trails have been added by the Department of Rural and Community Development to their Walks Scheme. The funding will be used to employ a number of Rural Recreation Officers that will work with the various trails to open up the countryside…
German Ambassador makes visit to ITSligo
The German Ambassador to Ireland visited ITSligo last Friday. Cord Meier–Klodt and wife Gladys met with staff at the IT as well as members of the German community living in Sligo. The Ambassador was appointed to the position in July this year. He also visited Sligo County Council offices where he…
IT Sligo questions graduate salary study
The Careers Officer for IT Sligo has questioned the validity of a recent study, carried out by the Higher Education Authority, which names graduates from IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT as having the lowest average earnings compared to other graduates. Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and UCD graduates have…
New holding cells in Sligo Garda Station operational on Thursday
The fight for a new Sligo Garda Station is not over, the Sligo/Leitrim Joint Policing Committee heard. The refurbishment of holding cells on the existing station was completed last week and they are to become operational tomorrow, Thursday. However, Independent Sligo Councillor, Marie Casserly says this isn’t enough. Councillor Casserly,…