Stardust fire survivor urges public to support their calls for justice
One of the survivors of The Stardust Fire has appealed to everyone in the NW to write to An Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice to help families get truth and closure. It’s 40 years…
Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade for Sligo
There’ll be no traditional Sligo St Patrick’s Day Parade again this year, but there will be a virtual parade and a series of events to showcase the county, courtesy of a 25k Failte Ireland grant.…
Minister urged to reduce motor tax during Covid restrictions
The Minister for Finance has been written to and urged to consider a reduction in motor tax rates during Covid restrictions. Former General Election candidate, Amanda Gallagher, says the Minister should acknowledge that people can’t…
Forde controversy shows language is important says traveller representative
Former CEO of Aurivo, Aaron Forde, has issued an apology to members of the travelling community for remarks he made on his social media account. The controversy led to his withdrawal last evening as nominee…
Driver testers cancelling tests due to being cold is appalling says Sligo driving instructor
Sligo driving instructor, Andy Murray, has hit out at those driver testers who cancelled tests as a result of being cold in cars. He’s accused the RSA of treating drivers appallingly, drivers who are trying…
Too much ‘red tape’ in controlling dogs and protecting sheep
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling for the ‘red tape’ to be got rid of when it comes to the control of dogs and the protection of sheep. INHFA President, Colm O…
50th anniversary of the new decimal currency
It’s 50 years ago today since the arrival of the decimal currency in Ireland – Decimalisation creating chaos and confusion on 15th February, 1971. Jim Middleton was Assistant Manager at the Five Star store in…