Call for more support, promotion for local festivals, events
A Sligo councillor is calling for money to be allocated in next year’s council budget for the appointment of a festival and events coordinator for the county. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says that in…
20 hospital patients in NW waiting for a bed
There are 20 people in hospitals in the north west waiting for a bed today. 17 of them are in Sligo University Hospital and three in Letterkenny hospital. Overall throughout the country today there are…
Sligo IFA chairperson urges vigilance on farms as Safety Week begins
Farm safety week starts today. Sligo County IFA Chairperson Kathleen Henry says that while the highlighting of farm safety is an ongoing issue, farming continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations. And it’s…
Sligo/Dublin survey shows country is a long way from herd immunity to Covid-19
Initial findings from research into a random sample of healthy people in Dublin and Sligo indicate that less than 5 per cent of the population have been exposed to Covid-19. The result suggest that Ireland…
New Achonry bishop to be ordained on August 30th
A new bishop of the Catholic diocese of Achonry will be ordained on Sunday August 30th in St Nathy’s Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen. The ordination ceremony to install Fr Paul Dempsey as successor to Bishop Brendan…
Concern over anti-social behaviour, house parties, litter in scenic spots
A Sligo councillor says there is growing concern over anti-social behaviour which he believes is partly as a result of frustration because of Covid-19 restrictions. However, Fianna Fail Councillor Donal Gilroy is urging people not…
Rose of Innisfree tour boat suspends sailings for now
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the north west has become the latest victim of the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The owners of the Rose of Innisfree tour boat on Lough…
