Family speak out about illegal eviction from their Bundoran home
Gabriel and his family, who were evicted from their home in Bundoran in recent weeks, has been outlining what happened and how they were treated by four men who entered their house and ordered them out. The family of eight are now being looked after in a house in the…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
Taoiseach & Tánaiste facing calls to hold emergency meeting on N17 project
Both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are facing calls to hold an emergency meeting with the Ballymote – Tubbercurry MD over the proposed N17 Knock to Collooney and N59 projects. Frustration is said to be growing among some residents over whether or not their lands or houses will be…
Loaves & fishes ‘only hope’ for housing crisis
The Dail has heard that recent scenes in Bundoran where a family of eight were thrown out of their home will be replicated right across the country should the Government proceed with lifting the eviction ban. Sinn Fein Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny was speaking as his party’s Bill…
Latest report suggests house prices are levelling in North West
House prices in the North West may be headed for a cooling off period. In Sligo, prices in the first three months of 2023 were 6% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 16% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €188,000.…
Local TD says there is now support for a General Election
A Sligo-Leitrim TD believes that there is an appetite for a General Election should the Government not survive todays motion of no confidence in the Dáil. The Labour Party has tabled today’s challenge due to concerns in relation to the housing crisis, however the Governments chances of survival seem…
Eastern Harps host Camino for second year
Eastern Harps are having their Camino event for the second year. The event was launched last year with great success, and the decision was made to run it for a second year, with the view to making it an annual occasion. It starts at the Eastern Harps Clubhouse, and loops…