Call for survey of water pipes in Rathbraughan area of Sligo
A local councillor is calling on Irish Water to carry out a survey of pipes serving a large area of Sligo Town that has recently had repeated interruptions to its service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas…
McLoughlin, MacSharry in ‘war of words’ over water charges
The ‘blame game’ over whether it was Fianna Fail or Fine Gael is responsible for introducing water charges continues in Sligo/Leitrim between a local councillor and the constituency’s government TD. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry…
Sligo Traveller Group says Taoiseach’s announcement will boost employment prospects
The recognition of Travellers as an official ethnic group will build confidence and improve employment prospects for Travellers. That’s according to the Sligo Traveller Support Group who is welcoming the announcement by the Taoiseach Enda…
Fears for school bus services as result of Bus Eireann cuts
There are now fears that school bus services in the North West will be hit next as a result of planned cuts at Bus Eireann. Siptu are holding a meeting with Bus Eireann at the…
PBP discussion on mainstream politics in Sligo tonight
People Before Profit are holding a meeting in Sligo tonight to discuss mainstream politics and the fall of the middle. Former lecturer Brian O’Boyle will be chairing the meeting which is expected to cover a…
Emotional scenes for Sligo CF campaigner outside Dail Eireann
There have been emotional scenes outside the Dail as Cystic Fibrosis campaigners protest about the delay in making the drug Orkambi available. More than 600 people gathered outside the gates of Leinster House for a…
Taoiseach’s announcement on Traveller recognition welcomed by Sligo group
The Sligo Traveller Support Group is welcoming today’s announcement by the Taoiseach to recognise Travellers as an ethnic group for the first time. It follows a lengthy campaign which has been ongoing for decades to…