€36,687 won on Lotto ticket bought in west Sligo still unclaimed
A Sligo Lotto player has yet to come forward to claim €36,687 from the January draw. The deadline for claiming the money is 15th April. The National Lottery is continuing to urge Lotto players in Sligo to check their tickets carefully from the Saturday 15th January draw as a Match…
Sligo GAA Board promise continued co-operation to tackle Markievicz Park parking issues
The Sligo County Board has been responding to concerns raised about ongoing problems with parking in the areas around Markievicz Park. PRO Padraig McKeon says the Board fully understands the frustrations of local residents and of cyclists and will continue to co-operate to ensure parking regulations are not breached on…
Five hit with suspensions following Donegal-Armagh melee
Five players look set to miss the upcoming Ulster Championship Quarter Final between Donegal and Armagh following a post-match melee between the sides in Letterkenny on Sunday last. The Irish News is reporting that Donegal and Gaoth Dobhair duo Odhrán McFadden-Ferry and Neil McGee alongside Armagh’s Ciaran Mackin, Aidan Nugent…
Donegal v Armagh live on Ocean FM this Friday night
Ocean FM Sport will bring you live commentary of the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship Quarter Final this Friday night. Donegal host Armagh in Ballybofey. Throw-in at MacCumhaill Park is at 8.00pm. You can hear full match commentary on 105fm in the company of Ciaran Cannon and former Donegal Under…
NWRA economist says new Atlantic Technological University worth €700m a year to economy
The new Atlantic Technological University will deliver €700m to Ireland’s economy per year while supporting more than 3,100 jobs. That’s according to research from the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, which has found that every euro of expenditure by the new university is likely to result in an overall increase…
Agriculture Minister to hold further talks with Pig Processors
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he’s ‘acutely aware’ of the challenges facing pig-farmers. The Donegal TD met the IFA last night to discuss the future of the sector. Pig-farmers protested outside his department yesterday morning, calling for a 100 million euro rescue package. Speaking in the Dáil…
Sligo Councillor questions timing of new pension scheme
A Sligo Councillor says the timing could not have been worse to introduce a new auto enrolment pension scheme. People before Profit Councillor Gino O Boyle is also fearful that such a move in the future could impact the value of PRSI pensions Auto-enrolment will see all workers…