Pesticide ingredients found in north west drinking water
Ingredients used in pesticides and herbicides have been discovered in the drinking supply across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The Irish Water report for 2020 found 4 instances in Leitrim at Moneyduff/Lough Gill and the River…
Minister Harris to meet with IT Sligo and St. Angela’s representatives next week
A meeting between Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, and representatives of IT Sligo and St. Angela’s College will take place next week. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday next in relation to…
Aims for improvements to cycling and walking lanes around Sligo
There are hopes there will be improvements and upgrades to the cycling and walking lanes around Sligo. Sligo County Council are in talks with the National Transport Authority on developing an Active Travel Programme which…
Disruption to water supply in Sligo and Donegal today
Irish Water are carrying out mains repair works in Donegal and Sligo Towns today. There will disruption to the water supply in Marian Villas, The Mullins and surrounding areas in Donegal and in the Knocknaganny…
Gortnaleck dispute – no longer a bridge too far.
A solution to the long running Access problem to the popular Luke’s Bridge in Gortnaleck, in North Sligo could be in the offering following an agreement with a local landowner and Sligo County Council. Sligo…
Relocating city slickers driving up Donegal land prices
The cost of land in Donegal has increased in recent months. Nationally the rate has risen to its highest point since 2008. A study from the Irish Farmer’s Journal shows the highest prices…
Local construction sector in danger of loosing skilled workers
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concerns over a possible shortage of construction workers in Ireland due to the prolonged period of Covid-19 restrictions. Fianna Fáil Councillor Paul Taylor also works in the construction industry. …
