Harkin highlights need for domestic violence refuge centre
There are renewed calls for the provision of a dedicated domestic violence unit for the Sligo/Leitrim area. Independent Deputy Marian Harkin raised the issue in the Dail with Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and…
More people swimming in sea, climbing mountains . . . so more caution needed
With more people swimming in the sea off the north west as well as climbing on hills and mountains in the region, there’s a renewed call for people to exercise caution and to be aware…
Planning application for Rosses Point sewerage plant
Irish Water is to submit a planning application to Sligo County Council for the construction of an upgraded sewerage scheme in Rosses Point. The project will include the upgrading of the pumping station in the…
Dolan reiterates support for ‘integrated status’ for Brollagh school
A Sinn Fein MLA is calling for a Catholic-controlled school near Belleek to be changed to what’s called ‘integrated status.’ Jemma Dolan met this week with the North’s Education Minister Peter Weir to reiterate her…
Rainfall warning in effect until 2pm tomorrow, Tue.
A Status Yellow rainfall warning for Connacht and Donegal comes into force from 2pm today until 2pm tomorrow, Tuesday. Met Eireann is warning of heavy rain which may cause localised flooding in places as well…
North West hoteliers say they have ‘gone from one winter into another’
Hoteliers in the north west region are calling on the government to allow people travel outside their county and to permit indoor dining in hotels. The Irish Hotels Federation believe that such controlled environments would…
Young man due in court this morning after drugs seizures worth €196,000 in Sligo
A young man is expected to appear before Sligo District Court this morning in connection with the seizure of drugs worth about €196,00 in Sligo town during the weekend. It followed a number of searches…
