Doherty says Ireland is ‘hungry’ for political change
The latest political poll shows the people of Ireland are “hungry” for political change. That’s according to Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll shows that Sinn Féin has the support of almost a third of voters at 32 per cent,…
GDPR Concerns expressed over planning section of council website.
A Sligo Councillor has raised concerns that the planning section of the County Council website could be used for means other than those for which it was intended. The website planning section holds blueprints of all houses and businesses which applied for planning permission through the local authority. …
Floodgate funding for Garavogue River
Funding has been allocated to upgrade 10 floodgates along the Garavogue in Sligo Town. There are 14 in total but four must remain open to allow fish to make their way along the river. The works will upgrade the penstocks to an electrical system that will be capable…
Sligo residents must be included in defective block compensation scheme.
Sligo won’t be forgotten about in any defective block compensation scheme. That’s according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor and PRO of the Sligo Pyrite Action Group, Thomas Healy, who spoke at Friday’s protest outside of Leinster House. Campaigners claim upwards of 20,000 people attended the Mica Action Group protest demanding…
Enniscrone homeowners urged to be vigilant following burglaries
Gardai in Enniscrone are warning homeowners to be extra vigilant after a number of burglaries occurred in the region over the weekend. They are also seeking assistance from the public to help identify the perpetrators of the crimes. The public are being asked for information on the occupants of…
Jobs boost for the north west
There’s good news on the jobs front this morning. VistaMed in Carrick-on-Shannon is set to Create 100 New Jobs. The company already employs 525 people in their outlets in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roosky. The company has confirmed that 100 New Jobs will be based in their Carrick-on-Shannon facility.…
Coolera/Strandhill power into Sligo senior final
It’s Coolera/Strandhill’s turn to try and end Tourlestrane’s dominance in the Homeland Sligo senior football championship, following Sunday’s impressive 2-13 to 0-8 semi-final win over Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at Markievicz Park. Coolera restricted their opponents – county finalists last year – to just a solitary score in the second half –…