Truth will eventually come out say Justice For Mary Boyle campaigners
The Justice for Mary Boyle campaign group insist there are still people who have information on the disappearance of the 6 year old at Ballyshannon in 1977, and the truth of what happened will eventually…
Sligo Rape Crisis Centre praise Minister for going public on sexual assault experience
The CEO of Sligo Rape Crisis Centre has praised Minister Josepha Madigan for going public about her experience of sexual assault. Speaking in the Dail, Minister Madigan said not only was she a victim, but…
Coastguard Helicopter captain responds to residents’ complaints over night-time training
A number of residents in the Sligo area have complained at the noise being caused in the evenings and late at night by the local Coastguard Rescue 118 Helicopter, which is involved in training crew.…
We’re not able to cope anymore – Businessman makes emotional plea to Government on re-opening
Sligo businessman, Michael Farrell, says there is anger, sadness and frustration at the continuing delay in having facilities such as his re-opened. He owns the Five Star Fun children’s activity centre in Grange and says…
Donegal Orange Order disappointed at postponement of annual Rossnowlagh Parade
There’ll be no annual Orange Order Parade in Rossnowlagh this weekend, for the second year running, due to Covid. The county lecturer of the Donegal Grand Orange Lodge, Norman Henry, says the tradition of marching…
Work underway on innovative project ‘The Book of Sligo’
A major creative initiative, The Book of Sligo, is currently being put together, work which will show how the landscape of the county has shaped its communities, places, history and culture. Producer, Niall Henry, of…
Businessman takes issue with more Sligo road closures over 12th weekend
Sligo businessman David Smith of Barton Smith has questioned the wisdom of more road closures in Sligo from Monday next, after a weekend of heavy Northern tourism numbers to the region for the 12th July…