Delays as truck breaks down on the N4 near Sligo
Motorists are urged to exercise caution this lunchtime on the N4 just outside Sligo where a truck has broken down. It’s on the Inner Relief Road near the turn-off for Carraroe. Traffic is operating as…
Coillte projects in Sligo and Donegal to get Failte Ireland funding
A mountain bike centre in County Sligo, a forest park in Donegal and facilities for motorhomes at sites along the Wild Atlantic Way are among six projects that will benefit from a total of more…
Sligo becomes European Capital of Volunteering for 2017
Sligo officially becomes the European Capital of Volunteering for 2017 today. The title will be handed over from 2016 capital London at a ceremony in the English capital taking place at lunchtime The award is…
32 positions to be moved from Department of Social Welfare in Sligo
The Department of Social Protection is denying claims that more than 30 jobs will be lost at it’s base in Sligo. However they have confirmed that 32 positions will be moved to Dublin as part…
Hopes that junior cert students won’t miss out on 10% of English grade
There are hopes that a week can be set aside later in the year to support junior cert students who are in danger of missing out on 10% of their English grade. Up to 35,000…
IFA has come a long way since pay scandals says president
One year on from the organisation’s pay scandal, the IFA President says that they have come a long way. Joe Healy says that ‘a breakdown in structures’ led to the controversy a year ago which…
ASTI to wait and see as members prepare to vote on proposals
More serious industrial action could be on the way from teachers according to the ASTI’s north west representative. Rolling strikes and non-co-operation with school inspections are some of the measures being considered by the Association…
