Connecting with Sligo people everywhere – diaspora strategy to be launched today
Sligo County Council will launch a new five-year strategy today, Wednesday, aimed at fostering and promoting links with those connected to the county throughout the world. The launch of the County Sligo Diaspora Strategy will…
Claims that Connaughton Road cark park is now a fire risk for those living there
It’s been claimed the extended Traveller family living in the public car park in Connaughton Road in Sligo is now at serious risk because of alleged breaches of the fire regulations. Bernadette Maughan, manager of…
Bluebird Care hosting free talk in relation to Dementia in Letterkenny on Thursday
Bluebird Care is hosting a free talk in relation to Dementia this Thursday. A number of roadshows are taking place around the country with one in Letterkenny on Thursday May 2nd in the Station House…
Major interest in butcher apprenticeship scheme
More people are returning to their local butchers to buy their meat. And this means a need for more expert butchers. Earlier this month, Education Minister and Donegal TD launched a new National…
Former Sligo mayor to contest local elections
Former Sligo councillor and two-time mayor of Sligo Jimmy McGarry is to contest the coming local elections. Having had almost 30 years experience in local politics, he narrowly lost his seat at the last local…
Belgian/ Dutch media group to buy INM
A Belgian/ Dutch media group, Mediahuis, is to buy Independent News and Media, the company that owns a range of local newspapers in Ireland, including the Sligo Champion. The deal for 145 million euro was…
Derelict Ballisodare apartment’s – a major local issue
A Sligo local election candidate says the condition of a derelict 75-apartment building in Ballisodare is an issue that is constantly arising as he canvasses in the area. Thomas Walsh says not enough has been…
