Travellers need not give up on culture in pursuing higher education says new IT Sligo graduate
David Friel has become the first member of the travelling community to graduate with a Masters Degree, having done so at IT Sligo. He feels his achievement will give hope to other travellers in pursuing…
Organiser of Sligo rally says those who choose not to have vaccine are dehumanized
The United Against Segregation group have organised a rally for Sligo on 11th December to end what they describe as ‘medical coercion’ as regards uptake of the Covid vaccine. One of the organisers of the…
‘A s–t show’ – Sligo cancer patient on difficulties of travelling long distances for treatment
Sligo-based cancer patient, Louise Kennedy, has given a detailed account of the obstacles and difficulties in having to travel long distances for treatment at the regional cancer centre of excellence at University College Hospital Galway.…
Minister and RSA urged to intervene to provide outdoor shelter at Sligo NCT Centre
The continuing failure of the operators of the NCT test to provide an outdoor shelter at its Sligo centre is contrary to the ethos of the service they provide. That’s according to Cllr Thomas Walsh,…
Homeless couple forced to sleep in car appeal to Sligo Council for assistance
A homeless couple, who’ve been sleeping in their car in various parts of Sligo for the past week, have appealed to Sligo County Council to facilitate them with emergency accommodation. The couple, who are members…
Local pantomime producers angered over NPHET restriction proposals
Local pantomime groups have criticised the NPHET recommendation on restricting indoor community activities for children which would include a restriction on their attendance at Christmas pantomimes. Producers of the Corran Players pantomime in Ballymote and…
Information sought on burglaries in Manorhamilton and Drumkeeran
There have been two more burglaries in the North Leitrim area in the past week. Gardai are appealing for information in relation to incidents on Church Lane in Manorhamilton on Saturday night last, and on…