Bus and Train station littering to blame as Sligo plummets in latest survey
Sligo has fallen from 6th to 20th place in the latet IBAL litter league survey. And while its status is still ‘clean to European norms’, littering at the local bus and rail stations were the…
The Friday Panel, Seamus Kilgannon, Anthony Gray, Frank Feighan
There were fireworks on this week’s Friday Panel when restauranteur, Anthony Gray, clashed with former Fianna Fail councillor, Seamus Kilgannon, on his party’s continued support for the Fine Geal Government, while Senator Frank Feighan chipped…
‘Jesus was a refugee’ – Mix of nationalities attend anti-Trump protest
American nationals and Sudanese refugees were among those who attended the anti-Donald Trump protest in Sligo last evening, organised by the United Against Racism group. Participants Veronica, Ahmed and Johnny Gogan from the Love Leitrim…
Garda investigation continuing into Sligo postal votes irregularities
The Garda investigation into alleged irregularities in applications for postal votes in last month’s elections to Sligo County Council is continuing. Fine Gael had made an official complaint after unusually high numbers of postal vote…
Manorhamilton farmer blocks road to prevent Coillte planting trees
A farmer has physically blocked a road at Glenboy in Manorhamilton in a bid to prevent Coillte from felling trees and replanting new ones. The farmer and his supporters argue that the replanting on the…
Outrage at vandalism of Westlife mural
Westlife fans throughout the world have expressed their anger and disgust at the vandalism of the mural in honour of the band beside Summerhill College in Sligo. Jim Lawlor of Sligo Tidy Towns says it’s…
Ballyshannon toilet demolition notice exposed as bogus
A site notice posted on the public toilets in Ballyshannon, applying to have the toilets demolished, and purporting to come from Donegal County Council, has been exposed as a hoax. It’s the latest covert attempt…