Woulfe’s future to be discussed by Political Leaders
Political party leaders will meet this afternoon to discuss the future of Supreme Court Judge Seamus Woulfe. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is seeking consensus in how to approach the stand-off within the highest court in…
Brexit will have a greater impact on UK
There is growing tension in the North West and Border region of the impact of Brexit on several local businesses, particularly with ovid-19 also severely impacting the economy at present. It’s been claimed that…
Government criticised over nomination of former Sligo Senator to SIPO
The government has been criticised for trying to appoint a former NAGP lobbyist to the board of the Standards in Public Office Commission. It comes as SIPO is preparing to investigate the leaking by Leo…
Primary and Secondary schools in the north west to benefit from €55m grant
Primary and Secondary schools across Sligo, leitrim and Donegal are to benefit from a €55m grant. The funds, announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley, are for minor works that need to be carried out…
Roadworks progressing in Sligo
Traffic approaching Sligo from the North and from Rosses Point will be experiencing faster access to the town as a result of the road improvements that have advanced this week. Emer Concannon, Senior Engineer…
Small rural schools need supports if student numbers drop
Small rural schools need to be protected if student numbers decline, according to the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. The number of children attending primary school is set to drop by 20 per cent over the…
Student nurses playing central role during Covid-19
The need to ensure student nurses are paid for their work in hospital settings was raised in the Dáil yesterday by a number of Deputies including the Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry. Calls have been…
