Gardai seeking information on Collooney burglary
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a business premises in Collooney overnight. The incident happened between 2am and 3am. Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the Collooney area early this morning and noticed…
Gardai warn parents not to put children’s names on school bags
It’s back to school time this week — and gardai are warning about having the names of children on items, such as schoolbags, where they can be easily seen by others. Sligo/Leitrim gardai say a…
Councils urged to examine commercial rates for childcare providers
A Sligo Fine Gael Councillor and general election candidate says county councils must examine how a new commercial rates system could lower costs for childcare providers and parents. Cllr Sinead Maguire says high commercial rates…
Beef plan Movement not responsible for latest protests
The Beef Plan Movement has rejected the deal hammered out between farmers and industry representatives. It says it doesn’t go far enough to deal with real pricing control measures that factories and retailers put…
Further Joint Policing Committee disappointment with new Garda operations plan
A member of a second Joint Policing Committee in the north west has voiced disappointment over the lack of consultation about the proposed new operating plan for An Garda Siochana. Leitrim County Councillor Mary Bohan…
Beef Plan movement reject outcome from talks process
The Beef Plan Movement has said it will not endorse the outcome of talks involving the Agriculture Minister aimed at securing better beef prices for farmers. The group have accused Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed…
North West primary schools urged to take part in EU Blue Star Programme
Europe is now in the news more than ever because of Brexit. So it’s perhaps a suitable time for primary school pupils throughout the north west to take an opportunity that’s now available to learn…