No hard feelings says Healy-Rae, after MacSharry Dail showdown
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has accused Sligo-Leitrim Deputy, Marc MacSharry, of calling him names in yesterday’s Dail spat, which led to the suspension of the house. As the incident grabs international headlines, Healy-Rae says there are…
Anger over smokers outside Sligo Hospital
The neglect by patients and visitors of the ‘no-smoking’ policy on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital is angering a lot of people. Meg’s mother, who’s 91, suffers with COPD, and she says she is…
Dublin Chamber explain ‘scaremongering’ accusation at critics of National Planning Framework
As criticism of the apparent exclusion of the North West of the country from the Government’s National Planning Framework continues, Dublin Chamber has hit out at what it calls ‘populist scaremongering’ concerning the plan. Economist…
O’Rourke confirms candidacy as FF nominations in Sligo-Leitrim close
Nominations close today for candidates contesting the forthcoming Fianna Fail convention for Sligo-Leitrim to select General Election candidates. It’s not yet clear how many candidates Fianna Fail will run, but Leitrim councillor, Paddy O’Rourke, has…
Bereaved parent criticises drinks industry for lobbying on Alcohol Bill
John Higgins lost his 19 year-old son, David, to alcohol-related suicide, and has always claimed his access to cheap alcohol was a factor in his death. He insists there should be no dilution of the…
Easkey says No to PO closure
The community of Easkey is the latest to resist plans by An Post to close its local facility. A public meeting is to be held in the local community centre on Wednesday to galvanise opposition…
Dog Park proposed for Sligo
A proposal has been put forward for the provision of a dedicated Dog Park for Sligo, where owners could let their dogs off the leash. Secondary school student, Grainne Devaney, is leading the push and…