IPU: Proposed new pay rates will drive every postmaster out of business
The future of not just small rural post offices but the entire network is under threat as a result of new proposals by An Post. That’s according to the President and North West spokesperson for…
North West bucks the national trend of an increasing Traveller population
The number of Travellers in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim is falling. The latest figures from Census 2016 show 586 Irish Travellers lived in County Donegal in April 2016, a fall of more than 19% since…
Sligo family and neighbours pay tribute to Derek Fox after Aintree win
The manager of Culleenamore Stables in Sligo says his Grand National-winning nephew Derek Fox still rides for them here are at home whenever he can. The Sligo native and his team are still coming to…
Bundoran Tidy Towns launches campaign to bring awareness about dog fouling
Bundoran Tidy Towns volunteer committee has launched a campaign to prevent dog fouling around the seaside town. Posters will be displayed in businesses, free “poop bags” will be given from the tourist office, Supervalu and…
Search continues for missing Rescue 116 crew members
The RNLI says they’re grateful to the civilians who joined rescue teams for yesterday’s massive sea search off Mayo and Donegal. Over 100 boats were out yesterday searching an area from Achill to Aranmore island…
Sligo connections in Grand National
There are a number of Sligo connections in the Grand national which is taking place today in Aintree, Liverpool. Todays race features Sligo native Jockey, Derrick Fox, riding “One For Arthur”. The first Irish winner…
Huge land and sea search underway for missing crew of Rescue 116 today
A huge land and sea search is taking place along the West Coast of Ireland today for the two missing crew of Rescue 116. The helicopter crashed over three weeks ago off the Mayo coast.…