Fears two post offices in North Sligo could close
There are fears a second post office in North Sligo is facing closure. It’s Cliffoney post office and follows concern already about the future of Ballinfull post office, as well as Monasteraden in South Sligo,…
Rural areas in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal among worst hit by lack of broadband
A group campaigning for sustainable rural development says jobs are being lost to areas in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal because of the ongoing failure to provide a high-speed broadband network. It comes after SSE reportedly…
Donegal is the second luckiest county for winning the lotto
When it comes to winning the lotto, Co. Donegal is the 2nd luckiest county in Ireland. The ‘Luckiest Lotto Counties’ have been compiled by the National Lottery using the 2016 CSO census. The top 3…
Funding received to repair Mullaghmore and Raghley harbours
Funding has been received for repair works to be carried out on two Sligo harbours. The harbours at Mullaghmore and Raghley have received the money through the Department of Agriculture and the Marine. A contract…
Centenary of women’s suffrage being held today in Lisadell House
The centenary of women’s suffrage is being marked in County Sligo today. A seminar in honour of the achievements made by women in the trade union movement and politics is being held in Lisadell House.…
Fears for future for rural post offices in Northwest
There are fears that another raft of post offices across the Northwest are set to close. Confirmation has been received that post offices in Co Sligo, including Monasteraden in the South of the county and…
National hose-pipe ban to remain until end of August
Irish Water has confirmed that the national hose-pipe ban will remain in place until the end of August. Irish Water says the situation will remain critical well into August, and assured customers it is continuing…
