Sligo’s Dr. Mike Ryan honoured by President Higgins
President Michael D Higgins has awarded the Presidential Distinguished Service Award to Curry, Co Sligo native Dr Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme. President Higgins made the presentation during a courtesy visit to Aras an Uachtarain. The award of the medal to Dr Ryan…
16-29 year olds can now book booster at Sligo Vaccination Centre
The HSE has announced that 16 to 29 year olds can now book a booster appointment at Sligo Vaccination Centre. This applies to people in that age group who had their first round of COVID-19 vaccination at least 90 days ago. Appointments can be booked on hse.ie by searching for…
Major financial boosts for Ballisodare, Drumshanbo
A total of almost €1.2m has been announced in rural regeneration and development funding for the towns of Ballisodare in County Sligo and for Drumshanbo in County Leitrim. Ballisodare is to get €580,000 while almost €600,000 has been allocated to Drumshanbo. The €580,000 going to Ballisodare is for the development…
Warning of high spring tides at Strandhill
Sligo County Council is advising that access to the promenade at the seaside at Strandhill has been temporarily closed due to waves coming over the prom wall and localised flooding. The public is asked to avoid the area. Brian Flynn, senior executive engineer with Sligo County Council, has been telling…
25 Sheep mauled to death by dogs on Leitrim farm
A local IFA sheep representative says a lack of action by various state agencies is one of the main reasons behind the large number of dog attacks on sheep in the North West region. Leitrim farmer and IFA National Sheep Committee Vice Chairman Kevin Comiskey was reacting to the…
Bus Eireann services disrupted in Sligo
Bus Eireann have confirmed that Sligo town services are being impacted this morning by Covid-related absences. Town services S1 and S2 were disrupted this morning and customers are being asked to check buseireann.ie for the latest service updates. There are also some minor service cancellations on route 358…
TD and former teacher says schools need clear answers from Minister, her department and HSE
A Sligo/Leitrim TD and former school teacher says principals and boards of management need to be told exactly what supports are available to them as they prepare to reopen this morning after the Christmas holidays. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin said schools are being asked to reopen today at what is…