Fianna Fáil delegates select Edel Mac Sharry to contest local elections
The Sitting Fianna Fáil councillor, Dónal Gilroy has failed in his bid to be selected as a party candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD. Edel MacSharry was selected by local party members at last night’s convention and will be put forward on the Fianna…
Fianna Fáil to select a candidate for local elections in Sligo-Drumcliff
The Fianna Fáil convention for the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD will take place later this evening. The event which will select a candidate to run on behalf of the party will get underway at the Southern Hotel at 7pm with up 60 signed up party members eligible to vote on the…
Fianna Fáil to stage Sligo Drumcliff election convention next week
The Fianna Fáil Party will select a candidate to contest the local elections in the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal District next week. The Party’s convention will take place in the Southern Hotel in Sligo on Thursday October 19th. It’s expected that three names will be in the running for…
Sligo Councillor warns less nursing homes will increase pressure on Hospitals
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concern over how the possible closure of nursing homes could impact local hospitals. Recently both Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals were deemed as some of the most over-crowded in the Country. Continues calls have been made for greater investment in step-down facilities including…
Sligo Councillor fears lagging region will see more empty commercial buildings
A local Councillor says the new rates waver scheme may in time help address the high vacancy rate that currently exists in the north west. One in Five commercial properties continue to remain empty in Sligo. The figures were confirmed in new Geodirectory report which was published this…
Local councillor calls for action on overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital
There are further calls for immediate short term measures to address overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital ahead of the winter months. It comes as figures released yesterday have revealed that the hospital was the fourth most overcrowded nationwide in August, with a total 737 people waiting for a bed…
Council urged to use new technology to tackle social issues
Calls are being made for Local authorities to be able to use the latest technology in the fight against anti-social behaviour, illegal dumping and dog fouling. It’s being reported today that Council officials will soon be able to use drone-mounted cameras to identify illegal dumpers. A new code of practice…