Cllr Paul Taylor the new Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council
Gurteen-based Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor is the new cathaoirleach, or chairman, of Sligo County Council. He was unanimously selected at a council meeting this morning after having been proposed by Cllr Martin Baker and…
Enhanced Local Link services for Leitrim
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has announced what’s being described as an ‘enhanced’ TFI Local Link services for Leitrim. The expanded network will start next month. The improved Transport for Ireland Local Link services…
Normality en route to Ireland West Airport Knock
People are, literally, beginning to look up again at Ireland West Airport Knock. At the weekend, the airport welcomed its first commercial flight arrival in 160 days. And there are hopes that as the Covid…
Three defibrillators now in Strandhill
A third defibrillator has now been installed in the seaside village of Strandhill. It’s the result of a collaboration between the Strandhill ICA Guild, Sligo County Council, Sligo Rugby Club and Strandhill Warriors’ Committee. Fundraising,…
Coolaney Pub closes temporarily due to covid concerns
A south Sligo pub has closed temporarily because a family member has tested positive for Covid. It’s the well-known Happy Landing pub in Coolaney. Due to the family member testing positive for Covid 19, the…
Innishmurray Island to re-open in 2022
The island Innishmurray, located 7km off the coast of Sligo, will reopen in 2022. Access to the island was controversially restricted by the Marine Survey Office at the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport…
Video evidence to be used in war against illegal dumping
CCTV footage and drones could be used to tackle illegal dumping under new proposals. The government has agreed to the general scheme of the Circular Economy Bill which includes provisions for footage to be…
