PetStop Sligo to bring donated items direct to Ukrainian border
Volunteers across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been out in force this weekend gathering essential supplies for the Ukrainian people. Collections in many areas have stopped for today due to the sheer volume of items…
Reports of crowd disturbances after Sligo Rovers game
There were reports of crowd disturbances outside the Showgrounds following Saturday’s night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game with Dundalk. The match ended in a scoreless draw. It’s understood that a confrontation developed between small…
Upgrade of watermains around Strandhill
Irish Water are upgrading the old cast iron water mains around Strandhill. Around 3km of old pipes will be removed and replaced with high density plastic pipes. The utility say this will provide a secure…
Sligo University Hospital wins award for healthier food options
Sligo University Hospital has been rewarded for introducing healthier food for both staff and patients. The Happy Heart, Healthy Eating Award, run in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation and the HSE awarded Sligo Hospital…
Walker dies on Slishwood Trail
A walker has died after collapsing on the Slishwood Trail in Sligo. 10 members of the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were asked to assist after a man had collapsed along the the boardwalk section…
€189,000 allocated for north west under Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Just over €189,000 has been allocated to the region for a range of projects under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme. €44,100 is going to Manorhamilton to develop an outdoor public space and cultural…
Older north west residents asked to pen line for ‘Poemathon’
Older residents across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being asked to take part in Poetry Ireland’s collaborative ‘Poemathon’. The opening line has been penned by former President of Ireland and Adjunct Professor for Climate justice…
