Calls for general election candidates to sign ‘climate pledge’
The spokesperson for Love Leitrim is urging general election candidates to sign a ‘climate pledge.’ A hustings is to be held on January 27th from 8.30pm in Manorhamilton with all candidates invited to attend. Jamie Murphy wants them to sign the pledge asking them to oppose both the importation of…
Climate change protest taking place in Sligo Town this evening
A climate change protest will take place outside Sligo’s Town Hall this evening, in protest at the lack of Government action on the issue. The protest has been organised by the Fridays for Future Sligo Group and take place between 4.30pm and 6pm. Spokesperson, Angus Carter, says there is dismay…
Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Tom Mac Sharry welcomes protests of climate change
Approximately 400 second and third level students in Sligo have marched in protest over lack of action on climate change today in Sligo. They are calling on the government to declare a “climate emergency”. Pupils from schools across the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim waked out of class to…
New Food Trail To Launch in Sligo Today
Sligo Food Trail is launching their Taste the Island event today. There are a number of events running over the next three months as part of this huge Failte Ireland initiative. The showcase event is the Harvest Feast which is an exciting collaboration between the best chefs in the county.…
LE candidate calls for ‘radical action’ on climate change
A local election candidate say ‘radical action’ is needed to tackle climate change. PBP candidate, Nigel Gallagher says the recent licences issued to energy company CNOCC to drill in the search for fossill fuels along the western coast is ‘hypocrisy’ on the Governments part. Nigel gallagher has been involved with…
Over 500 students take part in climate change demonstration in Sligo
More than 500 second level students in Sligo have marched in protest over lack of action on climate change. It’s all part of a global movement begun by 16-year-old Swedish student. They are calling on the government to declare a “climate emergency”. Pupils from schools across the country, including the…
Sligo students hold demonstration on climate change
Secondary school students from Sligo will join other students from across the globe today in a demonstration to highlight the need to tackle climate change . Those protesting are calling for urgent action to prevent climate breakdown and ensure a sustainable future. Students and other members of the public will…