Top road in Strandhill ‘put on the long finger’
It’s been claimed that work on a road in Strandhill has been “put on the long finger”. The Top Road in the village is home to many businesses and houses, however, the road is set to be in a state of disrepair. While the lack of a footpath…
Met Éireann issue further weather warning
Met Éireann have issued a further weather warning for counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A status yellow low temperature and ice warning is now in place until 12 noon on Sunday. Widespread fog and freezing fog are also forecasted until 12 noon on Sunday. Road users…
National catering honour for Sligo University Hospital
The catering team at Sligo University Hospital is celebrating after its commitment to creating healthy menus for staff and visitors won top honours at a national ceremony. In total, 21 healthcare facilities across Ireland, providing healthier meals for almost 18,000 health service employees, were honoured this year at the…
New CEO for Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation
Dominic Rihan has been appointed as the new CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation. Mr Rihan is currently Director of Economic and Strategic Services at Bord Iascaigh. The incoming CEO has 34 years’ experience in working at the coalface in crucial issues relating to fisheries. He takes…
The Friday Panel: Funké Eqberongbe, Tommy Higgins & Padraig Cawley
This week’s Friday Panel, Claire Ronan was joined by Funké Eqberongbe, Tommy Higgins and Padraig Cawley. Up for discussion was free legal aid, the Dublin riots and are cyclist getting enough respect. Listen back here:
Problems persist for Leitrim locals with one off rural housing
People are finding it increasingly difficult to get planning permission for one off rural housing in County Leitrim. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny who says many parishes in the County are suffering at the hands of depopulation. Deputy Kenny says while there have…
Questions asked locally over Garda vetting system
Questions are being asked locally over whether the Garda vetting system is adequate. It comes in the wake of the large number of immigrants arriving into the North West in recent months. The issue is to be raised at the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee by Fine Gael Cllr…