Major challenge of coastal erosion facing the island
The chief executive of Sligo County Council has described coastal erosion as one of the greatest challenges that climate change will bring to this island nation. But Ciaran Hayes has told councillors that rock armour is not the answer to saving the coastline. Strandhill was one of the…
Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
TD John Perry Calling for Party Convention after Cllr Maguire’s Withdrawl
Former Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD and Minister, John Perry, has called for a new party convention to be held, as a result of Cllr Maguire’s withdrawal from the race. Cllr Maguires decision not to contest the next general election in the Sligo/Leitrim – South Donegal – North Roscommon constituency due…