Bundoran RNLI rescues fisherman following engine failure
Bundoran RNLI rescued a fisherman after his 6 metre open top fishing boat sustained engine failure approximately half a mile from the pier at the lifeboat station. The alarm was raised just before 11am…
Proposed gambling bill to impact north west clubs and charities
The impact of the proposed gambling bill on clubs and organisations in the north west has been brought before the floor of the Dáil. The Bill aims to bring about regulations in different aspects,…
Taoiseach defends Government investment in Sligo
The Taoiseach has defended Government investment in County Sligo. Simon Harris was responding to questions from Independent Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin over a lack of housing in Sligo and the North West. …
Sligo Leitrim TD supports abolishment of carers means test
A Sligo-Leitrim TD spoke out on the motion of support for carers in the Dáil today, backing to abolish the carers allowance means test. There are calls for all-party support, to provide financial stability…
Investigation continuing into major gorse fire in west Sligo
An investigation is continuing into a major overnight gorse fire in west Sligo. The blaze broke out close to the Lough Easkey road last night and ravaged through the local countryside. Extensive damage…
Urgent calls for retention of services at St Michaels Family Life Centre
Every effort must be made to retain services at St Michaels Family Life Centre in Sligo. That’s according to Independent TD Marc MacSharry, who was reacting to revelations that centre is to close at…
Donegal family forced to abandon mica-affected home
A family in county Donegal has been forced to abandon their mica-affected home as it has now become inhabitable. Paddy Diver and his family are one of a number of a number across the…
