Concern expressed over current state of Pullaheanny Pier
If an extension to Pullaheanny Pier isn’t possible than any other investment at the facility would be a waste of time. Those are the words of Independent Cllr Michael Clarke who was reacting to confirmation from Sligo County Council that an extension to the pier is not being considered. There’s…
Investigation ongoing into theft of sheep in County Fermanagh
An investigation is ongoing into the theft of sheep in County Fermanagh. Police received a report of the theft of twelve sheep from the Tullynincrin Road/ Ferney Road Irvinestown. The theft happened at some stage between 2pm on Friday afternoon and 11am on Saturday. Anyone who was…
Calls to address falling north Leitrim tourist numbers
A Leitrim Councillor has called for a task force to be established with the view of finding solutions to falling tourist numbers in north Leitrim. The calls from Councillor Seán McDermott come as latest findings have found that at least 20 per cent of all accommodation is unavailable in a…
Preparing the Sligo Climate Action Plan -Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protest discusses preparations for the drawing up of the latest Climate Action Plan by Sligo County Council
Donegal TD says All-Island Strategic Rail Review does not cater for the needs of the North West
The Government’s All-Island Strategic Rail Review contains glaring omissions for Donegal and the wider North West. That’s according to Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle who has been expressing his disappointment over the plan which was announced last week. There is no proposed line between Sligo and Letterkenny…
Search stood down in Enniscrone following the discovery of a body
Gardai have confirmed to Ocean FM news that the search for a missing man in the Enniscrone area of County Sligo has been stood down following the discovery of a body over the weekend. An extensive search was launched on Tuesday after a man visiting the area was…
Higher Education Minister urges homeowners to rent rooms to Students
Homeowners are being urged to open up their homes to house a student. The Higher Education Minister says families living in social housing and social welfare recipients can also benefit from the rent a room scheme. That allows homeowners earn up to 14 thousand euro a year tax…