Connaught Rangers commemoration in Tubbercurry deferred to June next year
President Michael D. Higgins had been expected to come to Tubbercurry this coming Monday to commemorate the centenary of the a mutiny in India by members of the Connaught Rangers, among them four Sligomen. They…
‘Own GP, fulltime’ is prescription Swanlinbar now looking for as Dr Deering hangs up stethoscope
Today marks the end of an era in Swanlinbar in County Cavan with the retirement of longtime GP Dr Kevin Deering. It’s also an occasion on which people in the area are highlighting the importance…
Covid-19 incidence rate increases in Sligo
There’s an increasing Covid-19 incidence rate in all local electoral areas of County Sligo. There has, however, been a reduction in the overall rate in both Leitrim and Donegal. The rate of infection compared to…
Local TD suggests delaying Covid payment taxation
A local TD is suggesting to delay the taxing of Covid payments in the run up to Christmas. Pandemic Unemployment Payments have been taxable since the beginning of measures aimed to try and stop the…
‘K’ spells trouble at the end of Rathcormac
There’s another call for the spelling of the name of a village in County Sligo to be changed. It’s Rathcormac in north Sligo, with local councillor Donal Gilroy calling on the roads agency Transport Infrastructure…
Keep active and healthy during lockdown, urges Minister Feighan
The importance of people keeping active and fit during the Covid-19 restrictions is being highlighted by Sligo/Leitrim and Junior Minister for Health and Well-Being Frank Feighan. It coincides with the launch of a new Keep…
Leitrim councillor wants report on housing developments in the county
A Leitrim councillor is calling for a full report into the cost of failed housing estate developments in the county during the past 20 years. Independent Councilor Des Guckian is seeking a report into how…
