Over 1,000 incidences of domestic abuse reported to Gardaí this year
A 16% rise since 2019 in the number of domestic abuse incidences reported to Gardaí across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal can be seen as a ‘good thing’. Carmel McNamee, Manager of Domestic Violence Advocacy Service…
Johnston Court Shopping Centre placed on the market
The Johnston Court Shopping Centre in Sligo has been placed on the market with a guide price of €5.7 million. There are 22 units included in the Centre which is situated in the heart of…
Security risks for Manorhamilton residents when it comes to transporting cash
A Manorhamilton based County Coucillor and businessman is warning of security risks for the business community and the elderly as a result of the lack of banking services being provided in the north Leitrim town.…
Sligo Pyrite meeting scheduled for Ballymote tonight
A public meeting will take place later this evening in Ballymote to address the Pyrite crisis in Sligo. The Sligo Pyrite Action Group will host tonight’s event which is scheduled to take place in…
Kenny describes protests at politicians homes as ‘completely inappropriate’
A Sinn Fein TD says people protesting outside of politicians home is ‘completely inappropriate’. Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny is making the comments following Gardaí having to be called to the home of Tanasite,…
Tánaiste expects funding issues at Sligo Airport will be resolved
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says it’s anticipated the funding issues surrounding Sligo Airport will be ‘resolved shortly’. Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday evening where she said the busiest…
Concerns raised over delay for adoptive people accessing information
A number of local TD’s have highlighted their concerns over the delay in access to information for adopted people. Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle introduced the Adoption Information Bill along with Deputy Catherine Connolly at…