President signs law banning fur farming
President Michael D Higgins has signed new legislation relating to fur farming and forestry. The main purpose of the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is to prohibit the farming of animals primarily for their fur or skin. It will also provide for a compensation scheme for…
All-Stars set to lose key trio
Following their promotion to the InsureMyVan.ie Super League, EJ Sligo All-Stars have confirmed that three key players have departed the club. Keith Jordan Jr, Zach Powell and Jamie Hayes all will play their basketball away from the Mercy College gym for the 2022-23 season. It is a blow to the…
Councillor highlights problem for community groups hit by rising building costs
The increase in building costs is now hitting community groups across the north west who are finding that tenders submitted 12 months ago no longer cover their estimated costs. A Sligo councillor says it’s a serious situation for both contractors and for community groups eager to get work done. Sligo…
Parish pastoral councils to play key role in Catholic Diocese of Raphoe
It is expected that parish pastoral councils will be playing a greater role in the future affairs of the Catholic Diocese of Raphoe, which covers most of County Donegal. It’s part of a new two year pastoral plan for the diocese launched by Bishop Alan McGuckian which, he said, will…
42 patients waiting for beds in Sligo hospital
Sligo University Hospital is today one of the most overcrowded in the country, with 42 patients waiting for beds, 32 of whom are in the emergency department. There are 19 patients waiting in Letterkenny University Hospital. Among the worst-hit hospitals today are University Hospital Limerick with 97 patients waiting for…
LIS money for rural roads and laneways
Almost €1.5m has been allocated to the north west for work on rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by the county councils. The money, under the Local Improvement Schemes, includes €716,560 for Donegal, €358,030 for Sligo and €351,880 for Leitrim. Cavan is to get €371,140. Works funded…
Sligo actress starring alongside Alec Baldwin
Sligo actress Elva Trill is filming with Alec Baldwin in one of his first roles since the shooting on the set of the film Rust as a result of which a cinematographer died. The Sunday World reports he is working alongside Elva Trill in one movie and with Cork actor…