Mumps cases diagnosed in north west
A number of cases of mumps have been diagnosed in the north west, mainly in secondary schools., It has led to the HSE urging anyone aged between 11 and 30 who has not had two…
Councillor hits out over lack of funding for Leitrim bridge
A north Leitrim councillor is hitting out at what she says is the lack of money for work on bridges in her area. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan says that in a roads funding allocation…
Man charged in relation to Sligo burglaries
A man has been charged in relation to a number of burglary incidents in the Ballinode area of Sligo town last weekend. He was arrested under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, and was brought…
At least 30 candidates now running in the NW
Two new candidates have joined the election race in the north west. They are Oisin O’Dwyer, from Drumshanbo, who is running for Renua in the Sligo/Leitrim, North Roscommon, South Donegal constituency. In the 2019 local…
OPW seek to protect stone cairn on Knocknarea summit
The Office of Public Works is seeking the help of Sligo County Council in protecting the stone cairn on the summit of Knocknarea mountain. There is increasing concern about people climbing on the cairn over…
SJI report highlights challenges to be addressed in rural Ireland
A new report shows the many challenges people in rural Ireland are facing. Published by Social Justice Ireland, the report finds that rural areas have an older population, higher rates of part time employment and…
Improvement works to begin at Jinks Cross
Improvement works are to be made at Jinks Cross in Carraroe following this months meeting of Sligo/Drumcliff County councillors. The cross which is located on the main Ballygawley to Sligo Road on the R284 which…
