Most workplace accidents occur in farming
Agriculture again accounted for most work place accidents last year, according to a new report. The Health and Safety Authority’s report for 2017 reveals that there was one more workplace acident last year bringing the…
In coastal village of Strandhill, Co Sligo, Eleanor gets a varied reaction
Strandhill, on the Sligo coastline, was in the midst of Storm Eleanor’s wrath. Earlier today, Niall Walton of Voya Seaweed Baths in the seaside village, spoke to Harry Keaney of Ocean FM News. Mr Walton…
Sligo County Council issue high tide warning
Sligo County Council is warning of high tides this evening and tomorrow morning. Early tomorrow morning will be the highest tide of 2018, and a number of roads will be closed as a result. Some…
Police investigate reports of device left between Kiltyclogher and Cashel Cross
Police in Fermanagh are investigating reports that an explosive device has been left in a wooded area between Cashel Cross and Kiltyclogher. They are appealing to members of the public living in or travelling through…
No major damage but Councils on alert for two more high tides
As Storm Eleanor makes her exit, there are fears of more local flooding in the region this afternoon and evening, particularly in coastal areas. This is because of an expected combination of strong winds and…
Litter problem at Cartron Shopping Centre bringing down Sligo’s IBAL result
Sligo County Council needs to address the littering problems at the Cartron Shopping Centre in the town. That’s according to the latest IBAL Litter League Survey which states that the area is bringing down Sligo’s…
Deadline for membership of South Sligo Tourism
Businesses and groups in South Sligo and adjoining areas are remined that January 12th is the deadline to become a member of South Sligo Tourism. The new organisation is aiming to promote the area’s tourism…
