Local Forsa rep defends escalation of local authority dispute
Sligo Forsa union representative, Pat Fallon, has defended his members’ decision to escalate their dispute with management of local authorities. a 24-hour e-mail ban will come into effect on Friday, while a 48-hour telephone ban…
Former Leitrim Council CEO predicts bright future for the county
The former CEO of Leitrim County Council has urged those working in the tourism and hospitality sector to do all they can to exceed the expectations of visitors so as to help the industry overcome…
The Rovers Review 17/09/2023
While Saturday’s 2-0 win over UCD and the impressive Annual Draw injection of an €108,300 provided a welcome respite for the club, the story of the week was the women’s team’s 1-0 FAI Cup quarter-final…
The Friday Panel, Carmel McNamee, James Conway
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the crisis within Garda management, the reduction in speed limits, domestic violence, the after-effects of Covid, Micheal Martin ruling out a Sinn Fein coalition, and Wolfe Tones’ chants. Guests are…
Six new pre-9am train services but none for Sligo
Iarnrod Eireann has been criticised for the exclusion of Sligo Rail Station from six locations which will be provided with new early morning, pre-9am train services. Councillor Dara Mulvey says an early morning train service…
Allowance granted to councillors for personal security – No need for it says Queenan
Local councillors are now entitled to an allowance which can go towards the cost of personal security, a 50% allowance of the full cost. West Sligo councillor Joe Queenan says he sees no justification for…
How what you eat contributes to climate change – Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect looks at our eating habits and its impact on climate change, with Aisling Heraughty