Availability of home-help care a major issue in north Leitrim
A north Leitrim election candidate says the number one issue that’s been raised with her on the doorsteps while out canvassing has been the lack of home-help care for elderly people. It follows comments last…
Farm accounts co-operative shortlisted for accountancy awards
IFAC – the Irish Farms Accounts Co-operative – has been shortlisted for a number of awards. The Irish accountancy awards take place each year with firm being nominated for Advisory Team, Young Accountant, and Part-Qualified…
Lists of candidates finalised; now we know the names that will be on the ballot papers
With the lists of local election candidates finalised at last, voters can now get a clear idea of who will be on the ballot papers on election day on May 24th. Overall in County Sligo,…
Easkey protest planned outside council HQ for tomorrow, Wednesday, morning
People from the west Sligo village of Easkey will be protesting outside the offices of Sligo County Council tomorrow morning. They will be highlighting their concerns over what they claim is the ‘destruction’ of a…
Cllr Bree describes recycling price hikes as outrageous
A Sligo cllr is describing moves by a waste collection company to increase charges for collecting recycling materials as outrageous. It’s understood Greenstar/Panda waste collection has announced it will increase it’s charges by 28% from…
New funding available for film and television productions in Sligo and Donegal
Film and television projects in Sligo and Donegal are benefiting from a new funding investment. The two million euro Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s Fund – or WRAP Fund – aims to support local talent and…
Darkness into Light takes place this Saturday
With just days to go until Darkness into Light on May 11th, the event organisers, Pieta, are calling on people across the north west to join them to raise much need funding and awareness for…
