Bruckless resident facing house demolition due to pyrite
Derek McBrearty of Bruckless is to have his house demolished next year because of pyrite in the building material. He and his family have lived in the house for 13 years – he’s one of…
Angry McBrearty rounds on fellow councillors after fiery meeting
Donegal councillor Frank McBrearty has criticised those councillors who supported the move to have him removed from yesterday’s meeting of Donegal County Council, for disruptive behaviour. He insists the regulations were not followed – the…
IFA criticises Bank of Ireland as it shuts Manorhamilton branch
Bank of Ireland will close its Manorhamilton branch for good this Friday, which also means the town is left with no bank ATM at all. The IFA has slammed the move and insist banks must…
Passports arrive at last minute for Sligo family who faced cancelling trip abroad
UPDATED….A Sligo family faced the prospect of losing the money they paid for flights to Italy this weekend and for accommodation to attend a family wedding, due to delays with passport renewal. The passport application…
Junior Minister denies NW has been neglected in new National Development Plan
Junior Minister Hildegarde Naughton has defended the content of the Government’s new National Development Plan, and has rejected accusations that there is little in it to benefit the North West region. She insists the plan…
Achieving regional growth centre status is Sligo Council CEO’s priority
The stabilisation of its finances and achieving regional growth centre status are among the priorties ahead for the new CEO of Sligo County Counci, Martin Lydon. He’s been reflecting on his first five weeks in…
Bollards at Strandhill, Castle St and Grattan St to be removed
The bollards preventing parking on the seafront at Strandhill and at Castle Street and Grattan Street in Sligo are being removed this week. The bollards were installed as part of Covid regulation measures. FF Cllr…