Protest in Arigna over transportation of windmills
A protest has taken place this morning in an effort to block windmills being transported through the village of Arigna to be erected on the mountain there. About 20 people took part in the demonstration…
Obituaries, Thursday August 22nd, 8am
Sean Clinton, Killavil Tony Abbott, Ballisodare Hugh Keany, London, formerly of Glenfarne Mary McAloon, Letterbreen Vincent Kelly, Ballyshannon Mary McGuinness, Rossinver Elizabeth Cunningham, Sligo Sean Clinton, Ardkerran, Killavil,…
Group opposed to 5G masts feels public are not informed of the dangers
A spokesperson for a group opposed to the erection of 5G masts in Connaught says, while they don’t believe in scaremongering, people need to be informed of the potential dangers of the technology. There are…
Major changes to the North Garda Region to be announced today
Major changes to the Northern Garda Region which, includes counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal, will be announced today. It’s understood the counties will now become part of a much larger region and that Garda divisions…
Ryanair flights — all operating as normal at Ireland West Airport Knock
Ryanair flights to and from Ireland West Airport will continue to operate as normal. It follows the High Court granting Ryanair an injunction preventing a planned strike over the next two days by some of…
Making Sligo Rape Crisis Centre services more widely available
The new CEO of the Sligo Rape Crisis Centre says he is looking at where its services need to be more freely available. The Sligo-based centre covers Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan, and has offices…
Pubs closures ‘a reflection of what’s happening in rural Ireland, particularly in north west’
There are now more than 160 fewer pub licences in the north west than there were 13 years ago. The Drinks Industry Group says it’s a stark reminder of the continuing fall in the number…
