Taxing smokers in the Budget is immoral, claims representative group
The smoker’s representative group, Forest Eireann, have called on the Minister for Finance to place no further tax on tobacco and cigarettes in the Budget. Spokesperson, John Mallon, claims the tax is affecting those on…
Public anger over lack of adequate warnings ahead of Storm Ali
There’s been divided opinion on whether or not the public received adequate warnings ahead of Storm Ali across the region yesterday morning. In the aftermath of significant damage, near misses, and dozens of fallen trees…
Magherow Post Office campaigners take heart after Dail protest
Those campaigning for the retention of Ballinfull Post Office were among the local groups who participated in Tuesday’s march to Dail Eireann in protest at the An Post plan to close a host of rural…
Fathers of children with spinal muscular atrophy appeal for access to life-changing drug
A campaign is underway to provide a life-changing drug to those children suffering with the condition of spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, which is a disease causing muscle wasting and wasting. Paul O’Malley and Paul…
Councillors wasted my time – Sharkey lashes out at Presidential Election nomination process
Kevin Sharkey has been outlining his reasons for withdrawing from the Presidential Election race. He says he was naive enough to think the nomination process was democracy, but it’s clear it’s not – and he’s…
Parents dropping off drunk 15 year olds for transport to discos, claims coach operator
The row continues over the antics of some local Junior Cert students on buses heading for discos on the night of the results last week. Damien from Dooley’s Express coach operators in Sligo says he…
Labour Party keen to put Sligo ‘falling outs’ behind them – Burton
The former Labour Party leader, Joan Burton, has spoken of the party’s incredibly proud tradition in Sligo, and of the falling outs which have affected its performance in the region. Today is the second day…