Families remember those who served and died in World Wars
Families of soldiers who served in and died in the two World Wars attended the annual Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph on Pearse Road Sligo at the weekend. Jimmie Field, Poppy Hunt, Norma Hamilton, and…
People with disabilities express concern at new e-scooter legislation
A number of local people with disabilities have expressed concern at aspects of new legislation being drawn up this week on the use of e-scooters. Noel McAuley and Jackie McBrearty, who are visually impaired, and…
From North Leitrim to Skellig Michael – Bob’s 34 year adventure
Bob Harris, who lives in Dromahair, has been the warden on historic Skellig Michael for the past 34 years, and has just published a book detailing his experiences there. A job he only found about…
Manorhamilton and North Leitrim shout stop with public meeting
Following the closure of another local bank, and a continued erosion of public services, residents in Manorhamilton have organised a public meeting next Tuesday to discuss what can be done. The meeting will be chaired…
Action urged against local restaurants and pubs breaching Covid regulations
Close them down or fine them – that’s the view of Sligo restauranteur and former President of the Restaurant’s Association, Anthony Gray, on how to deal with business owners who are not adhering to Covid…
Serious accommodation shortage affecting many College students says Union rep
A students’ union representative has warned that the story of the Co Sligo student, Tadhg Cadden, who is forced to drive to and from college in Letterkenny IT every day, due to a lack of…
Call to reduce air travel and experience tourism virtually instead
Former Tubbercurry businessman, Pauric Neary, says society needs to curb its excessive expectations if the issue of climate change is to be tackled. He has suggested that people drastically reduce their air travel and holidays…