Local communities advised to pay for repair of potholed roads themselves
Following on from comments about the state of potholed roads in North Sligo, there’s been a call for local communities to take charge of the situation, and pay for the repair of potholes themselves. John…
Demonstrating residents vow to resist closure of Grange road junction
A group of residents in the Grange area staged a demonstration at a road junction at Aughagad last evening, to protest at its proposed closure by Sligo County Council. Campaigners say they will resist the…
Beacon Hospital vaccine scandal no surprise and reveals cosy club mentality, it’s claimed
The Beacon Hospital has now apologised for vaccinating teachers at a private school, but Geoffrey believes the focus of attention should not only be on the hospital, but on the teachers who accepted the vaccine.…
Dublin shouldn’t be subsidising rural Ireland says former Mayor
A former Mayor of Dublin says Dublin should not be subsidising rural Ireland, and that the people of Dublin should be -up in arms’ over 20% of their property being diverted to services in rural…
Lack of consultation on Grange road junction compared to Black and Tans
Grange resident, Brendan Devins, says the last time there was no consultation with locals in relation to land was during the Black and Tan era. He’s one of the residents objecting to the closure of…
Gardai issue appeal on Ballintra drugs seizure and Sligo Town fire
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to a drugs seizure in Ballintra in Co Donegal yesterday. And they’re also seeking witnesses to a large fire which broke out at the Market Yard in Sligo…
Lily celebrates her 100th despite lockdown
Lily Greer from Sligo has celebrated her 100th birthday in style, despite the ongoing Covid lockdown. Lily marked her milestone at Summerville Nursing Home and says she had a happy and enjoyable life OceanFM…