Inquest into death into Limerick teen adjourned until after driver’s court appearance in November
The inquest into the dealt of a Limerick teenager in Co Sligo has been adjourned until criminal proceedings can be dealt with. 17-year-old Sean Egan died when he was the passenger in a van that…
Fishing contributing significantly to litter on our beaches
The latest IBAL anti-litter survey shows that parts of the Wild Atlantic Way are being impacted by litter. In the latest survey shows that almost 40 per cent of the country’s rivers, beaches and harbours…
Sligo’s Summer Festival saw record crowds over the weekend
Sligo’s Summer Festival saw record crowds over the weekend. It’s been deemed one of the countries cheapest festivals and organisers say they are proud of the great value of a €3 per day entry fee…
‘No community is safe from post office closures’
No community is safe from post office closures. That is the message coming from local communities ahead of a major rally against the planned closure of 21 post offices in the North West. Ballinfull, Dromard,…
Irish Rail says ‘No’ to Sligo Carrick commuter service
Irish Rail has refused to provide a morning commuter service between Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo. Rail service bosses say they do not believe there is enough customer demand. It’s estimated that hundreds of people travel between…
UPDATED: Fire service warns of delays after lorry goes on fire near Sligo Hospital
Updated: 12 noon: The Mall area near the hospital in Sligo town is back to normal after a truck went on fire earlier. The incident involving a bin lorry happened just after ten o’clock this…
Rural economies now rely heavily on tourism and hospital for jobs
New stats show that more and more people in rural Ireland are relying on the drinks and hospitality sector for employment. A new Drinks Industry Group of Ireland report shows hospitality work, which includes pubs,…
