North west beaches awarded blue flags
A number of beaches across the north west have been awarded blue flags for 2024. The blue flag is an environmental award made to beaches and marinas that demonstrate good environmental standards and have…
Swarm of bees in Sligo Town on World Bee Day
On World Bee Day, there have been reports of a swarm of bees covering a traffic light on Wine St in Sligo Town. Videos circulating online show a large number of bees restricting the…
Two Sligo councillors attend last meeting
The Sligo-Strandhill council meeting said a goodbye today to two retiring councillors in Councillor Sinéad Maguire and Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady. The two Councillors have stood for 10 years and 25 years respectively and…
Housing Minister officially opens two developments in Leitrim
Two housing developments were officially opened by Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien today. The developments, the Lahard Estate in Balliinamore and the Carraig Breac estate in Drumshanbo see the opening of 10 and 18…
North West weather warning upgraded from yellow to orange
The yellow thunderstorm warning for the North West has been upgraded from yellow to orange. The orange warning will be in place for four counties from 3pm. It affects Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo with…
12 candidates confirmed to contest Manorhamilton electoral area
The candidates contesting June’s local elections in the Manorhamilton electoral area have been confirmed. There will be twelve candidates in total, looking to gain one of six seats available. There are four candidates…
TII criticised for approach to N17
The N17 was discussed at length at today’s meeting of the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District. Heavy criticism was levelled at TII after it emerged that a scheme for the upgrade of safety measures…
