Enniscrone residents voice concerns over 5G Mast
The local community in Enniscrone are voicing their disapproval at the erection of a 5G mast in the area. A meeting was held on Friday last where people voiced their concerns over the planned…
Planning application lodged to construct 44 houses & apartments in Sligo town
Sligo County Council has received a planning application for the construction of 44 houses and apartments in Sligo town. The application submitted to Sligo County Council on July 3rd is for the proposed development of…
Rural Transport Policy to be launched in Leitrim on Wednesday
The Committee on Rural and Community Development is to launch a report on rural transport policy during a two day visit to Leitrim on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The report, Regional and Rural Transport…
Sligo cllr calls for action to tackle illegal dumping
A local councillor is calling for more to be done to tackle illegal dumping in the region. It follows the discovery of a number of materials in the Coney Lane area near Ballisodare in Co.…
Sligo Leitrim TD calls for proper garda training to take DNA samples
A Sligo Leitrim TD says it’s unfair that gardai are not being given the training required to take DNA samples. It’s emerged that some of An Garda Síochána are taking DNA samples despite not receiving…
Irish Rail seeks submissions on Western Rail Corridor
The deadline for people to submit their opinions on the proposed extension of the Western Rail Corridor is this Wednesday. An independent economic appraisal of the proposed works is being undertaken by consultants EY-DKM. Members…
Independent TD calls for a ‘rural revival’
An Independent TD says the recent turnout of farmers in Dublin over the Mercosur deal was ‘the standout protest’ he had witnessed since having been elected to the Dail. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, himself a farmer,…