Leitrim Councillors unite in battle against gold mining
Yesterday’s meeting of Leitrim County heard the concerns of a number of local Councillors in relation to the negative impact that the issuing of a prospecting licence for gold mining would have on the county. The motion tabled by the six Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillors called on the Minister…
Presidents visit will give recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the presence of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, in Tubbercurry today will give national recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny in India more than 100 years ago. Four Sligomen — James Gorman from Tubbercurry; Patrick Dyer from…
Sligo Rovers snatch dramatic win over Longford
A Lewis Banks goal in the 90th minute gave Sligo Rovers a priceless 1-0 win over Longford Town in Monday night’s re-arranged SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game at the Showgrounds. FT | @sligorovers 1-0 @LongfordTownFC Lewis Banks’ late strike ensured victory for Sligo Rovers in a hard fought battle!…
McConalogue eager to promote gender equality in farming
The new CAP Strategic Plan is aiming to promote gender equality in farming. The Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has made the announcement, particularly for rural areas such as the North West Minister McConalogue has outlined a range of measures to support women’s participation in farming. The package…
President Higgins to visit Tubbercurry tomorrow for centenary of Connaught Rangers mutiny
The President, Michael D. Higgins, is to visit Tubbercurry in south Sligo tomorrow to attend the centenary commemoration of the Connaught Rangers mutiny in India. The ceremony will include the unveiling of an inscribed monument in Wolfe Tone Square, in the centre of Tubbercurry, in memory of four Sligo men…
People urged to use new shuttle bus service at Sligo hospital
The manager of Sligo University Hospital is urging people attending the hospital to use the new shuttle bus service that is now available. The aim is to enhance patients’ journeys and facilitate ongoing and future works. A patient shuttle bus is now operating from a bus shelter in the main…
Father of road accident victim thanks campaigners for keeping his memory alive
22 year old David Maye from Strandhill was one of the many people killed in a road accident on the N4 stretch of road between Collooney and Castlebaldwin. His father, Seamus, has thanked campaigners for the upgrading of the road for keeping his memory alive and for their campaign success…