Ryan rows back on turf demands
A Donegal TD says a ‘common sense’ approach is needed to the sale and distribution of turf. It seems the Energy Minister is rowing back on proposed new laws to ban it, with Eamon Ryan now saying it won’t apply to rural communities of fewer than 500 people. …
Casserly shines a light
People are being encouraged to register faulty public lights around Sligo Town and County. A motion by Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly, calling for an audit and inspection into the lighting situation, found 271 public lights around Co. Sligo require some form of maintenance. That equates to 2.9% of…
People need to listen to health experts and not social media – Walsh
“We need to listen to advice from our public health experts and not keyboard warriors.” That’s according to Sligo/Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Walsh who is asking people not to comment irresponsibly on social media or send unfounded whatsapp messages. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019-20/short%20thomas%20walsh%20.mp3
Over 20 dead animal carcasses found along Ladies Brae in Sligo
Investigations are taking place after more than 20 farm animals, as well as bones from other animals, were found dumped in the scenic Ladies Brae area of County Sligo. The animals included seven calves, four sheep, 13 lambs and the carcasses of other lambs. Local Councillor Thomas Healy visited the…
Council chief executive asks for time to resolve Easkey row
The chief executive of Sligo County Council has asked for time and space to see if a resolution can be found to an ongoing row in the west Sligo village of Easkey. The row centres on complaints over how the village’s community council allegedly operates. For months now, a number…
Leitrim Cllr hits out at Minister over comments in RTE interview
A Leitrim Councillor has hit out strongly at the Minister for Agriculture for denying that there is a fodder crisis. Fianna Fail Councillor in Leitrim Paddy O’Rourke who himself is in the business of transporting fodder to farmers says he is stunned at the Minister’s point blank denial in an…
No lifebuoys at Mountcharles beach putting lives at risk
Lives are being put at risk because of a lack of life buoys at Mountcharles Beach in county Donegal. There is currently no life-saving equipment at the South Donegal beach after the one there rotted away. There were eight new life rings recently erected at Inver Beach. And Sinn Fein…