Uncertainty over future of Sligo Tourism Office as it leaves O’Connell St location
The Sligo Tourist Information Centre at O’Connell Street will not be re-opened. Instead, Failte Ireland say they will open another office at an unspecified location for just 4 months per year. The Chair of Sligo…
Move underway to provide 3 hours free parking at our hospitals
A bill is to be brought before the Dail today proposing the provision of three hours of free parking in hospital car parks, for outpatient appointments. The leader of the Aontú party, Peadar Tóibín, is…
More severe mandatory sentencing needed insists MacSharry
Deputy Marc MacSharry says the Government need to consider the introduction of more severe mandatory sentencing, in light of the attack on Tom Niland in Skreen, Raising the matter in the Dail, he said there…
Lack of political clout to blame for lack of new Sligo Garda Station it’s claimed
There’s been a renewed focus on the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Garda Division, in the wake of recent rural crime incidents as well as the attack on Tom Niland. Questions are also…
Cruel, vicious, savage – Taoiseach reacts to attack on Tom Niland
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has described the attack on Tom Niland at his home in Skreen as vicious and savage, but says the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Division are an operational matter. He…
Muintir na Tire stress importance of connection with elderly after rural crime incidents
The regional development officer with Muintir na Tire, Vanessa Clarke, says she fully understands how the elderly might be more fearful given recent rural crimes in the region, and the attack on Tom Niland, She…
Mary Lou slammed by Donegal Cllr for sending congratulations to Queen
Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald’s message of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth on her Jubilee has been criticised by a Donegal councillor, who has called on local SF representatives to outline if they support the…