Ulster Bank’s departure is a hammer blow to Sligo
A local representative of the Labour party has urged the government to protect staff and customers of Ulster Bank after it was announced that it is pulling out of the Irish market after 160 years.…
Works needed at Rosses Point before summer season
A Sligo councillor says a number of issues need to be addressed at the Sligo seaside village of Rosses Point ahead of the summer season. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says there is a need…
Concern over safety at new crossing in Ballygawley
It’s been claimed that the recently installed pedestrian crossing opposite the Community Park in Ballygawley in County Sligo is putting motorists and pedestrians at risk. The concerns have been raised by local Sinn Féin Councillor…
Ireland should forge a deal on Covid vaccinations with UK
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is asking the government to look into loaning extra Covid-19 doses from the likes of the UK. Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, made the comments in the dail recently. He…
Bank of Ireland to close 88 branches
There could be further reductions in banking services across the north west. Bank of Ireland has said this morning it plans to close 88 branches in Ireland and a further 15 in Northern Ireland. The…
Low number of new Covid-19 cases reported in North West
The Department of Health has confirmed that an additional 6 people have died from Covid-19. 612 new cases have also been reported in the latest set of figures. The number of cases in…
Sligo based company to create 50 new jobs
There’s good news for Sligo on the jobs front this morning. Software firm SL Controls is to create 50 jobs over the next 18 months. The Sligo based engineering company will base…
