How Sligo – Leitrim voted in Presidential Election – the tallies revealed
Polling booths where Peter Casey topped the poll, spoiled votes indicating opposition to our new abortion laws, not to mention the huge overall support for President Higgins. Master tallyman, Pauric Harte, breaks down the figures…
End of the ice cream van at Glencar following court conviction
Ice cream van operator Hugh Campbell says he’s being forced to close his business following his conviction in court last week for operating at Glencar Waterfall without a trading licence. Hugh has based his ice…
Roadworks to cause disruption on Bundoran Road in Sligo until end of November
There have been serious traffic delays on the Bundoran Road leading into Sligo Town for the past two days as a result of renewed roadworks on the N15 road, and there are diversions in place.…
Casey has done the Travelling Community a favour, claims Donegal Senator
Donegal Senator, Padraig MacLochlainn claims Peter Casey has done members of the travelling community a favour in his criticism of them. He says it shows there is a clear need for more education and understanding…
Former Leitrim Librarian publishes new book on living in Ireland in the 50’s and 60’s
The former Leitrim County Librarian, Sean O’Suilleabhain has written a new book after life in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s. ‘Under the Thatch, Memories of a Longford childhood includes varying aspects of happy memories…
The Bull backs Casey for President
Peter Casey’s case to become next President of Ireland has been backed by former Sligo-Leitrim General Election candidate, Andy ‘The Bull’ MacSharry. MacSharry was to the fore in a long-running national dispute over access by…
Women need to stand up and protest – Sligo remembers Emma Mhic Mhathuna
A Remembrance and Solidarity event was held outside City Hall in Sligo at the weekend to mark the life and legacy of cervical cancer victim, Emma Mhic Mhathuna. Organisers Linda McManus and Liz Wallace say…