Local GE candidates debate environmental issues in Leitrim
It is hoped that those contesting the General Election in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency are aware of environmental issues affecting north Leitrim. Local environmental groups Love Leitrim, Treasure Leitrim, Save Leitrim and Save Dough Mountain hosted…
Candidates confirmed for General Election
The final lineup of candidates running in the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal constituencies has been declared, following the closing of the nomination deadline for General Election 2024. Both constituencies remain the same as 2020 in…
Day services not to be made available at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, it’s claimed
Concern has been expressed that there are to be no future day care services at the newly opened Ballyshannon Community Hospital, following a recommendation by HIQA. TD Marian Harkin says this cannot be allowed to…
Cllr Gino O’Boyle to contest General Election for PBP
People Before Profit Sligo Cllr Gino O’Boyle has confirmed he’s to contest the General Election for the party. He has been a member of Sligo County Council since 2015 and previously ran in the 2020…
Kevin Sharkey to contest General Election in Donegal
Kevin Sharkey has also confirmed that he will contest the General Election in Donegal. Mr Sharkey, from Killybegs, has thrown his hat into the ring and will run as an Independent candidate. He has had…
Casserly surprised at audience laughter after O’Leary teacher comments
Sligo councillor and teacher Marie Casserly says she was taken aback at the audience reaction after Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary made his controversial comments about teachers at the weekend. O’Leary said he wouldn’t generally employ…
Helen McEntee joins Fine Gael canvass in Sligo
Fine Gaels Helen McEntee is adamant that her party made the right call in running one candidate in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency in the upcoming General Election. The party has over 60 new candidates right…