McGuinness gets canvassing underway
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness is now canvassing support from her EPP party colleagues in the European Parliament to secure their backing for her bid to win the presidency of the Parliament. The European…
Sligo to Dublin rail line not at risk says Irish Rail
Irish Rail have confirmed that the Sligo to Dublin rail line is not at risk. A national review of rail services found €600 million was needed to meet the funding gap over the next five…
Independent councillor opposes 2017 Donegal co co budget
A Donegal councillor says the only way for the county to highlight it’s lack of funding was to reject yesterdays proposed budget. Independent councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig opposed the 2017 budget which was…
Trolley numbers falling in north west
The numbers on trolleys in the north west have fallen significantly today. There are 13 people waiting for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital with nobody waiting in Sligo. This is down from a high…
28 year-old man charged with murder of Martin Kivlehan in Sligo last year
A brother and sister have been charged in relation to the murder of Martin Kivlehan in his home in Sligo over a year ago. Twenty-eight year old Keith Brady was before Sligo District Court this…
Mother pleads for information following inquest
The mother of 23-year old Sligo man Sam Smith who died after being shot eleven years ago has made a heartful plea for anyone with information to come forward. Mary Smith made the request after…
EPA: More urgent action needed to prevent raw sewage being pumped into sea
‘Significant funding is required for waste water treatment if pollution and health risks to be avoided’. That’s according to the EPA who have issued a new report highlighting once again that raw sewerage is continuing…