Stardust fire survivor urges public to support their calls for justice
One of the survivors of The Stardust Fire has appealed to everyone in the NW to write to An Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice to help families get truth and closure. It’s 40 years…
Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade for Sligo
There’ll be no traditional Sligo St Patrick’s Day Parade again this year, but there will be a virtual parade and a series of events to showcase the county, courtesy of a 25k Failte Ireland grant.…
Olympic swimming qualifiers set for April
Mona McSharry’s main opportunity to qualify for the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics will take place in April in Dublin when the national team trials take place from the 20th to the 24th at the National Aquatic…
Minister urged to reduce motor tax during Covid restrictions
The Minister for Finance has been written to and urged to consider a reduction in motor tax rates during Covid restrictions. Former General Election candidate, Amanda Gallagher, says the Minister should acknowledge that people can’t…
Debris from Dawn of Hope dumped on turf banks
It’s being claimed that peat earth and debris from the landslide at the Dawn of Hope in North Leitrim has been placed on turf banks in the area. A number of local residents with…
Forde controversy shows language is important says traveller representative
Former CEO of Aurivo, Aaron Forde, has issued an apology to members of the travelling community for remarks he made on his social media account. The controversy led to his withdrawal last evening as nominee…
Driver testers cancelling tests due to being cold is appalling says Sligo driving instructor
Sligo driving instructor, Andy Murray, has hit out at those driver testers who cancelled tests as a result of being cold in cars. He’s accused the RSA of treating drivers appallingly, drivers who are trying…