‘Working together key to developing tourism’
The Chairperson of South Sligo Tourism says businesses and communities working together is key to developing tourism. Paul Taylor was speaking to Ocean FM news today following the Pride of Place Awards earlier this week.…
Ardara oyster-farm campaigners say Stephen Fry tweet ‘a welcome boost’ to petition
Campaigners against an oyster farm in west Donegal have reaped the benefits of sending an email to the wrong person. One of the campaigners who are against plans to set up an oyster farm in…
Memorial Mass taking place on Friday for Polish man
A memorial mass for a Polish man who lost his life in a fishing tragedy last weekend will take place this morning. 36-year old Konrad Mancewicz (PRON: Mank-e-vich) was fishing in the Templepatrick area, near…
Fine Gael Senator seeks to be added to Sligo Leitrim election ticket
North West Senator says he feels he would add to Fine Gael’s chances of ensuring two seats in the Sligo Leitrim constituency if he was added to the party ticket. Boyle-based Senator Frank Feighan has…
North West MEP Marian Harkin backs EU proposal on digital copyright
Sligo MEP Marian Harkin has backed Europe’s position for new rules on digital copyright. The controversial measure has sparked debate over freedom of expression online – with musicians and creators campaigning for regulations on how…
Irish Nurses to HSE: ‘If you want nurses – pay them’
Irish nurses will today tell the HSE that if you want to recruit and retain nurses – you need to pay them. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation are holding a symposium in Dublin later…
Calls for review body to change criteria being used to justify a post office in an area
Sligo Councillors have approved a motion to call for a change to the criteria that An Post is using to keep post offices open in rural areas. The latest announcement by An Post will see…
