Donegal County Council is confident all allocated money will be spent
Donegal County Council says it is confident all money allocated by the Department of Rural Affairs will be spent in the coming months. The Council has been responding to a query from Ocean FM News after Minister Michael Ring’s comments earlier this week criticising Local Authorities for failing to spend…
Former Councillor Sean McManus says he has retired from ‘elected politics’ only
Retired Sinn Fein Councillor in Sligo Sean McManus says he’ll continue to work to ensure that the party maximises its vote in Sligo Leitrim in the next election. Speaking to Ocean FM News prior to his retirement dinner in Sligo town over the weekend, Mr. McManus says he has retired…
Sligo cathaoirleach says fewer councillors going on St Patrick’s Day trips abroad
The new Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says he doesn’t want to be the one to call an end to St. Patrick’s day trips to the United States. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon was elected as Chairperson of the Council yesterday. Reports at the weekend, revealed that the cost of…
Councillor wants live broadcast of meetings
Members of the public anywhere will be able to watch and listen to meetings of Sligo County Council, if a member of the council has his way. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus will propose at next Monday’s meeting that proposals for live web casting, or other live broadcasting means, be…
Proud scenes at Sligo Civic Reception for Derek Fox
There were joyous and proud scenes at the headquarters of Sligo County Council yesterday evening as a civic reception was given for the Aintree Grand National winning jockey, Derek Fox. The reception was hosted by the Cathaoirleach, Councillor Hubert Keaney, who praised the Sligo Town native for his skill, courage…
Lough Eske cleanup at 2pm today
Donegal litter units are out in force this weekend to have the county looking “spick & span” for the upcoming summer season. The 3 litter units provided by Donegal County Council have been working together with volunteers from local towns & villages over the last number of years to collect…
Sligo aiming to become region’s capital
Sligo should be aiming to be considered the capital of the North West if it is going to grow and reach it’s potential as a gateway city. That’s according to the county council’s submission to the Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework. Sligo is ready to become the region’s capital…