Harkin wants ‘absolute clarity’ from government that Sligo Airport will be SAR base
Sligo/Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin says she wants ‘absolute clarity’ from the government that Sligo will be one of the country’s four Sea Air Rescue bases. She was responding to a statement earlier today from…
Water supply disruption in south Donegal
Some residents in south Donegal may be experiencing a disruption to their water supply this afternoon because of a burst water main. Area that could be affected include Fintra, Laghey, Killybegs and surrounding areas. Works…
Sligo IFA chairperson says there’s no rift between minister and Cullinan
Taoiseach Michael Martin and Minister for Agriculture and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue will attend the AGM of the Irish Farmers Association on Thursday next. The event, which will take place in the Mansion House in…
Feighan says Air/Search/Rescue will remain at Strandhill as process underway to choose provider
The Air Search and Rescue service is to retain its base at Strandhill in County Sligo. Junior Minister and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has issued a statement welcoming a cabinet decision confirming four air search…
Leitrim businessman who helped set up ManorHUB says remote working centres is way to go
A north Leitrim businessman who was a driving force behind the setting up of a remote working hub in the town seven years ago is welcoming moves by the government to start identifying areas in…
Sligo man is new chairman of InterTrade Ireland
A Sligo man has been appointed the new chairman of InterTrade Ireland, a cross-border trade and economic development body that promotes prosperity across the island. He’s Richard Kennedy from Aclare, in south Sligo, who began…
Taunagh and Moylough are schools art winners in Sligo
National schools in south and east County Sligo are winners in a prestigious national art competition. Taunagh National School and Moylough National School are celebrating after having been named junior and senior county winners, which…
