“Heart on the hill’ placed on Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike
A team of volunteers including students from the St Claire’s secondary schools have erected Love Leitrim’s “Heart on the hill’ on the Benbo Mountain in recognition of the Global Climate Strike which is taking place…
Local businesses encouraged to apply for Regional Enterprise Development Fund
A deadline for ambitious funding projects in the North West is fast approaching. The Regional Enterprise Development Fund is an open national call to stimulate and support regional projects by the department of Business,…
Carraroe hamstrung by lack of Bus Service
With no public bus route covering servicing Carraroe it’s been claimed that the businesses and their staff in the business park are being discriminated against in an unnecessary fashion. That’s according to local Fine…
Dementia support group is to be set up in Sligo town
A new dementia support group is to be set up in Sligo town to support families and friends. The HSE is to establish a Carers support group in order to help those who care for…
Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon comments on the Beef Plan
Farmers continue to hold pickets across the country despite a plan to keep beef on Irish shelves. The deal was agreed during talks over the weekend, and outlines the introduction of a beef task force…
Local Students face challenges in securing grants
The Students Affairs manager at IT Sligo says many students are struggling to meet their financial demands due to the inadequate funding they receive from SUSI. The plight of hard pressed students was recently heard…
Farmers need to consider beef agreement
A plan is on the table to keep Irish beef on shop shelves. But the deal, hammered out during weekend talks, depends on the pickets being lifted at meat plants around the country. …
