MEP calls for investment package for the North West
A Midlands Northwest MEP is calling for an investment package for the North West region to help it break out of the development trap that a EU Report on regional disparity claims the local region is currently in. Chris McManus MEP has been telling Ocean FM News that despite…
Irish Fishing delegation to fight for greater allocations in Europe
Sligo MEP Chris Mcmanus will host a delegation of representatives from the fishing industry and fishing communities, from around Ireland, in Brussels today and tomorrow, The delegation is travelling to make the case at the EU Parliament for Ireland’s fishing fleet to be allocated a fair share of the…
Brexit is my main concern – Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus
Brexit is the number one concern for Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus. Although the UK and EU agreed the terms in the Withdrawal Agreement, the Irish protocol needs to be put into practice in time for next year. Sinn Fein’s new Midlands Northwest MEP arrived in Brussels this…
Astropitch welcomed in Coolaney
Councillors from across Sligo have welcomed the opening of a new astropitch in Coolaney . The Pitch is designed with astro turf to ensure it is weather lasting to be used by many clubs operating in and around Coolaney. Councillors such as Chris McManus chair of Sligo County Council LCDC…
Government urged to get tough on unscrupulous landlords
The Government has failed to get tough on unscrupulous landlords’ and increased funding and resources to allow local councils increase their inspection on rental properties has to be provided as a matter of urgency That’s according to Sinn Féin general Election candidate Councillor Chris McManus who says the Department…
Sligo Councillors back motion for local authority to take control of waste collection
Sligo County Council have unanimously backed a motion that calls for the return of waste collection to the local authority. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus brought the motion at yesterday meeting of Sligo County Council. Councillor MacManus believes that returning ownership to the council is ‘desperately needed.’ …
A new central library – must remain a priority
A Sligo County Councillor say a new central library for Sligo must remain a priority. It’s after an application to fund a new joint library between IT Sligo and Sligo County Central did not receive approval in the recent round of Urban Regeneration Development Funding. Modifications are being…