An insult to, and abuse of, the disabled – Sligo postal votes allegations branded as a new low
The allegation of fraud involving the registration of postal votes for tomorrow’s vote in Co Sligo has been condemned as a new low in politics, and an abuse of all members of the disabled community.…
Save Metal Man in Rosses Point, election candidates urged
A campaign is underway to have the 200 year old Metal Man navigational beacon at Rosses Point upgraded. Local residents claim the iconic structure is in a delapidated state and it needs to be one…
Bishop offers advice on who and what to vote for this weekend
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, has issued a statement urging Catholics to think carefully about what candidates to vote for in the local and European elections and to find out where they stand on…
Sensational application for Sligo Council elections to be abandoned due to fraud allegations
A member of Sligo County Council has made an application to the Council to have this weekend’s local elections deferred, due to alleged fraud in relation to postal vote registration. Cllr Hubert Keaney says it’s…
‘Disabled’ postal voter in Sligo playing football in America – FG demand immediate investigation
The General Secretary of Fine Gael has claimed that one of those allocated a postal vote in Co Sligo on grounds of disability is actually playing football in the United States. Tom Curran has reported…
Sligo-Strandhill electoral area local election candidate debate
The candidates seeking election to Sligo County Council in the Sligo-Strandhill area in debate, live from the Southern Hotel, Sligo. Joining us are Tom MacSharry, Rosaleen O’Grady, Declan Bree, Chris MacManus, Gino O’Blyle, Finbarr Filan,…
Sligo out-goaled by Galway at Markievicz Park
Two goals in one second-half minute paved the way for Galway’s 3-11 to 0-7 win against Paul Taylor’s Sligo in Sunday’s Connacht senior football championship semi-final at Markievicz Park. The win sets up another Connacht…