Ladies Gaelic Football Association votes to merge with GAA
Delegates at the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) Congress in Belfast have voted overwhelmingly in favour of integrating with the GAA and Camogie Association. The vote was 67-8 in favour of merging with the sporting bodies. The Gaelic Players Association couldn’t propose a direct motion of its own at this…
Finn Harps draw 1-1 with Bohemians
A quality finish from Ryan Connolly 15 minutes from time earned Finn Harps a 1-1 draw with Bohemians in their opening home SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game of the new season on Friday night. Connolly’s strike at Finn Park ensured Ollie Horgan’s side collected their second point of the…
N15 down to one lane following road traffic collision
Traffic entering Sligo Town on the N15 are asked to seek an alternative route following a road traffic collision this afternoon. The accident, involving three vehicles, occurred outside the Cartron Hill filling station in the past hour. Gardaí are currently attending the scene and say the road will be down…
Visiting restrictions remain at Sligo Hospital
Visiting restrictions remain at some wards Sligo University Hospital due to a Covid-19 outbreak. People may visit on compassionate or exceptional circumstances only and must contact the relevant ward manager in advance to book. Visitors to wards not impacted by the outbreak can prearrange a visit between 6pm and 8pm…
Planning permission granted for Summerhill College extension
Sligo County Council have granted planning permission for a range of measures at Summerhill College. Development will consist of two SEN classrooms, four classrooms, a wood technology room, two science laboratories, office, lockers, storage, toilets, stairs and a lift. Construction of a part two storey, part one story extension will…
Mica Action Group says new report gives ‘platform to work with’
A member of the Mica Action Group says the recently published ‘Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme’ is to be, overall, welcomed. Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has recommended, based on material costs this year, an average rebuild cost of between €145 to €167 per square foot…
‘No real accolade to be in the league’ of hospital overcrowding says former INMO President
A former Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation President says it’s ‘no real accolade’ for north west hospitals to be ‘third and fourth in the league’ of hospital overcrowding. Martina Harkin Kelly made the comments following the latest INMO figures showing Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals had the third and fourth…