Complaints about extent of dog fouling in parts of Sligo
Dog fouling is now a serious problem in many parts of Sligo town. This week’s meeting of the municipal district of the county council heard of complaints from a number of areas, including near schools…
Council may have to consider legal action over Abbey Manor Hotel
Leitrim County Council says a ‘potential’ partnership that would have seen the old Abbey Manor Hotel brought back into commercial use has not come to pass. The derelict building – which is a protected structure…
Concern over ‘dangerous’ Sligo town junction
A local councillor has voiced fears of a fatality at a junction on the N4 Inner Relief road that goes through Sligo town. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus, whose party office is at the junction,…
Care urged on roads as weather warnings still in place
Motorists are urged to drive with care this morning following some heavy rain and strong gusts overnight. Drivers should be on the watchout for flash floods and fallen debris such as branches, especially on minor…
Scanlon to attend tonight’s FF meeting, Gallagher will not
Pro life members of Fianna Fáil will meet this evening to discuss how to react to Micheál Martin’s stance on abortion. The Fianna Fáil leader told the Dáil last week he supports repealing the 8th…
Gardai in Sligo renew appeal for missing Sligoman
Gardaí in Sligo are renewing their appeal for information in tracing a 43 year-old man who’s been missing since Christmas day. Michael McGowan from Coney Island in Sligo was last seen on the 25th of…
Renewed calls for funding for new primary care centre in Tubbercurry
There are renewed calls for money to be provided for a new primary health centre in Tubbercurry. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley says it’s HSE policy to have as many services as possible in one location,…