Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip urges party to make most of opposition role
The Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip, Padraig McLochlainn, says there is a range of issues that need addressing. The Donegal Deputy was newly appointed by Party Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, last week. …
Sligo Councillors demand ‘hotline access’ to Eir
The local authority in Sligo will write to the Chief Executive of Eir to request that a priority phone number be established to enable Councillors make contact with the communications company in relation to technical…
Sligo native to be appointed as new Irish Ambassador to China
A Sligo woman is set to become Ireland’s new Ambassador to China. Dr Ann Derwin, who’s currently assistant secretary general at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has been nominated as the State’s new chief envoy…
Many major challenges facing gardai
A Sligo Leitrim TD claims there are many major challenges facing gardai at present. 94 per cent of middle-ranking members of the force say they’ve had difficulty enforcing Covid-19 legislation as the lockdown has…
Retail Banks misleading Ministers on holiday payments
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has criticised the retail banks for what he describes as ‘wilfully misinforming’ government ministers regarding the charging of interest on payment breaks. The Donegal TD…
Local Councillors offer invite to Minister for Justice & Garda Commissioner to visit Sligo
Councillors in Sligo have passed a motion calling on the Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister to visit Sligo Garda Station. Councillor want them to explain why the decision to build a new Garda Station…
Factory fit cattle sale to take place in Manorhamilton
The Beef Plan movement will run their first ever sale of ‘factory fit cattle’ and ‘heavy cattle’ in the North West on July 13th. The sale will take place in Manorhamilton Livestock mart and…