Doorly Park Residents’ Association granted leave to apply for Judicial Review of Council decision
The High Court in Dublin has granted the Doorly Park Residents’ Association leave to apply for Judicial Review of the decision by Sligo County Council not to update the Environment Impact Study for the new bridge over the Garavogue at Doorly Park. The Residents’ Association had raised concerns last…
People invited to take part in Sunrise for North West STOP
North West STOP is inviting people to take part in this year’s Sunrise for STOP which is taking place at various locations this Saturday. The three main events are getting underway in Doorly Park, Sligo starting from Sligo County Council Car Park, Carrick-on-Shannon starting from Avantcard carpark and Ballyshannon…
Sligo Rovers v Motherwell LIVE from 7pm
Sligo Rovers eagerly anticipated Europa Conference League second leg tie against Motherwell will be live on Ocean FM this Thursday evening. Austin O’Callaghan introduces live coverage from 6:45pm – with full match commentary from 7pm, courtesy of JBG Security – protecting your home and your business. Donal Ryan will be…
Carbon emissions debate ‘too focused on numbers’ – Markey
A Midlands North West MEP has criticised the ongoing debate around carbon emissions for being too focused on ideologies and numbers as opposed to science and solutions. There’s big concern among the farming community if the government decides to implement maximum cuts to the sector. The Taoiseach, Tánaiste,…
Cavan-Leitrim railway to benefit from Government funding pot
The Cavan & Leitrim railway is set to benefit from a €170k Government funding pot for local and regional museums. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin has announced a series of small grants for local and regional museums around the country. Projects…
Local Councillor claims there is a lack of political will to tackle housing crisis in Sligo
An Independent Sligo Cllr believes that more housing could be provided, if the political will was there. Latest figures show that there’s currently in excess of 1400 people currently on the Sligo social housing waiting list. Independent Cllr Declan Bree has this week challenged Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien…
Major exercise planned for today at Sligo University Hospital
A major emergency planning exercise is getting underway at Sligo University Hospital today. It’s a joint exercise between the hospital and the National Ambulance Service which is designed to test the HSE’s response to a major emergency. The operation will take place between 8am and 12 noon today and…