Sligo Farmer’s Market removes admission charge
The operators of the Sligo Farmer’s Market have now removed a one euro admission charge, which was introduced to offset Covid-19 regulation costs put in place. There had been some criticism of the charge, but…
‘Robust debate’ going on within Green Party, outcome unclear, says Party co-ordinator
The national co-ordinator with the Green Party, Leitrim’s Blaithin Gallagher, says she can’t call the outcome of the member’s vote on acceptance of the Programme for Government. The former Sligo-Leitrim election candidate has described the…
Martin urges dissenting local FF councillors to back coalition deal
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin believes that some members of Leitrim and Donegal County Councils, who have publicly opposed going into coalition, are now reflecting on their position. And he’s appealed to the others to…
Protest outside election of ‘Mayor’ of Sligo
A one-man protest has taken place this morning outside the council meeting to elect the new ‘Mayor’ of Sligo. Martin Forde claims the position of Cathaoirleach of Sligo Municipal District Council does not represent the…
Bullock of Southampton out with calf injury – Ocean Sport exclusive
Stand-in Ocean Breakfast Club presenter, Kevin Keenan, said he couldn’t be got, and resisted all scuds thrown at him, until his final morning on-air. He’d an exclusive piece of sports team news to bring us,…
Councillors accused of bringing politics into disrepute by not supporting Bree for Chair
A former local election candidate has accused three members of Sligo County Council of bringing politics into disrepute by not supporting Cllr Declan Bree for the position of Cathaoirleach of the Council this week. Corey…
Public shocked at shooting dead of Garda in Castlerea
An acquaintance of the Detective Garda shot dead in an incident in Castlerea in Co Roscommon last night has expressed her shock at the incident, and says it shows how members of the force put…