New Garda facebook page launched for Sligo Leitrim
Gardai in Sligo and Leitrim have launched a new Facebook page. They will update the page regularly with ongoing operations and any crime alerts in the area. Sergeant Jim Fox says he hopes the new…
‘Loneliness of Widowhood’ up for discussion at conference in Sligo
Widows from throughout Ireland are in Sligo this week for the annual general meeting of the National Association of Widows of Ireland. They are here from Sunday until this Thursday, with their AGM taking place…
Minister of State for Tourism to meet with Inishmurray boat owners tomorrow in Sligo
The Minister of State for Tourism is to meet with boat owners who run tours to Inishmurray Island tomorrow. The island off Co Sligo is famous for having one of Ireland’s best-preserved early monastic sites.…
€10,000 damaged caused to playpark in Ballintogher
It’s being claimed that it will cost €10,000 to repair damage at a state of the art playpark in Co Sligo. The vandalism has taken place in recent months in the village of Ballintogher. The…
Donegal pilot programme shows benefits of electric and hybrid vehicles
A pilot programme covering parts of Donegal, Sligo, Cavan and Monaghan has found that using electric-powered vehicles both reduces costs and is good for the environment. The Local Link Donegal cleaner transport programme found that…
Exchange rate, April 23rd 2018
On the currency markets today, the euro can be exchanged for one dollar and 22 cents, and for 88 pence Sterling.
Climber recovering after fall on Benbulben mountain
A young woman is recovering in hospital from serious injuries after having been rescued following a fall on Benbulben mountain at the weekend. A number of services were involved in rescuing the woman who had…
