Confusion as to why there has been no discussion between ministers on human trafficking – Mac Sharry
A Sligo Leitrim based Fianna Fail TD has expressed his concerns this morning that there has been no meeting between government minsters in relation to smuggling. Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport, TD Marc Mac Sharry has questioned the transport minister Shane Ross on why he has not met with…
Justice Minister to open new football pitch and community garden in Ballygawley on Sunday
Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan, is to officially open the new Ballygawley Football Pitch and Community Garden this weekend. The pitch is funded under the Sports Capital Programme and the garden received it’s €17,000 funding from the Town and Village Renewal scheme. The overall project is in stage 4 of 7…
Doherty: ‘I don’t condone vigilante behaviour’
The suspected involvement of dissident republicans in the eviction of a Roscommon family last week has been described as “a very sinister development” by the Justice Minister. 8 security guards were injured and a number of vehicles were burnt out when a group stormed the house in Strokestown. …
Minister for Justice hopes Grange will become national centre for Spanish Armada information
The Minister for Justice says he hopes Grange in County Sligo can now become the national centre for Spanish Armada artefacts and information. Charlie Flanagan made his comments in Grange yesterday evening where he officially opened the new Armada Interpretative and Visitor Centre on the site of the old local…
Minister expects progress on new Garda Station in New Year
The Minister for Justice says he recognises the pressure Gardai at Sligo Garda Station are working in. Charlie Flanagan was given a tour of the station on a visit to Sligo on Friday evening. He told Ocean FM News that he is doing everything he can to ensure that a…
Sligo officially ends being European Capital of Volunteering for 2017
Sligo has officially ended its year as European Capital of Volunteering. The formal closure of the year took place at a ceremony in Sligo City Hall this afternoon. A special lighting show and the turn of thr Christmas tree lights will take place at city hall later. Among those in…
Harkin: ‘Volunteering brings us back to the roots of our communities’
For every euro invested in volunteers, the return is between five and eight euro. That’s according to North West MEP Marian Harkin speaking at a civic reception hosted by Sligo County Council yesterday evening to mark Sligo’s selection as the 2017 European Capital of Volunteering. Council Director of Services Bartley…