Endangered bird species to be released into North West
It’s emerged that over thirty chicks of endangered bird species are to be released into the wild in the north west after a successful breeding initiative. Among those, is the curlew, who’s population in…
Sligo IFA Chair reviews importance of Farm Safety Week
The Sligo Chair of the IFA has reviewed the importance of Farm Safety Week as it concludes today. The initiative is run by the Irish Farmers Association with the intention of raising awareness around…
Almost 140 people registered homeless in North West last month
Almost 140 people were registered as homeless in the North West in June. The figure represents just one per cent of the national total, which has hit a new record. Of the three…
Sligo Cllr highlights issues around rollout of EV charging points
The lack of high-powered charging points for electric vehicles in the North West has been criticised by a local representative. A new rollout will see 131 charging stations across the motorway network, excluding areas…
Man found guilty over murder of wife in Mayo
A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in Mayo. The incident occurred five years ago, near Westport in June 2019. The jurors rejected claims from James Kilroy that he had…
Local Fine Gael contest heats up ahead of next General Election
The local Fine Gael contest for the next General Election is starting to heat up. Nominations for the party’s selection convention are set to open shortly and a number of hopefuls have already expressed…
Five people taken to hospital following North Sligo crash
Five people were taken to Sligo University Hospital following a crash in North Sligo yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the two-vehicle traffic collision that happened in Creevykeel, Cliffoney at around 4pm. …
