Water works to commence in Ballintra today.
Works are to begin today in Ballintra to improve the quality of the water supply in the area. As part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme which is aiming to reduce leaks across…
IT Sligo express concern for students abroad over coronavirus
With school trips abroad becoming a focus of concern amid efforts to combat the coronavirus, the President of IT Sligo says the major concern for now is for students and staff who are abroad at…
Two surfers rescued during Storm Jorge
Two people were rescued from the sea by the Sligo based Irish Coast Guard helicopter yesterday. Rescue 118 was deployed when two surfers got into difficulty around Sligo. Both received medical assistance from the National…
Over 400 homes and businesses without power in Co. Sligo
Over 400 home and businesses are without power in Co. Sligo this afternoon. As storm Jorge makes landfall, high winds are leading to power outages in the north west. 428 customers are currently affected with…
Several warnings in place for the north west as Storm Jorge hits
There’s a warning of ‘treacherous’ conditions for the north west as Storm Jorge lands. Several wind, rain and snow/ice warnings are in place throughout the day, with authorities advising people not to travel unless absolutely…
Flooding causing financial and mental pressures for farmers
Flooded farms is putting serious strain on farmers, not just physically but also mentally. That’s according to the Connacht Regional Chair of the IFA Pat Murphy, who has met a number of people who are…
Budget vote fallout creating tension in Sligo councillors’ pact
There are unconfirmed reports that a pact among Sligo county councillors agreed after the last election could be facing difficulties. It follows reported discontent among some councillors over the way colleagues voted on the local…
