Sligo Councillor calls for establishment of local SEAI one stop shop
Concerns are being expressed that a lack of information on sustainable energy is resulting in many people across the north west not being able to insulate their homes. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Dara Mulvey is calling for Sligo to be selected as a location for a SEAI ONE STOP SHOP…
Funeral of one-time Fine Gael stalwart Joe Sweeney this afternoon in Sligo
The funeral is taking place in Sligo this afternoon of Joe Sweeney, a one-time stalwart of Fine Gael in Sligo/Leitrim who held an array of positions in the party organisation. A native of Corrigeen, Tulsk, Co Roscommon, he was an accountant and businessman who worked and lived in Sligo. He…
Deputy Joe McHugh to ‘consider all options’ if redress not up to standard
Donegal Fine Gael TD says he will have to ‘consider all options’ politically if the Mica redress scheme does not meet homeowners expectations. The Irish Times report this morning that leaving the party would be ‘one of the hardest things’ for him to do. He said the by the end…
Details of reopening the country discussed at parliamentary party meetings
Hairdressers and barbers will be prioritised for re-opening next month, along with places of worship. Taoiseach Micheál Martin also told his party last night work is underway for booster vaccines to fight COVID variants. Last night the Taoiseach wrote to church leaders telling them the government was…
Over 925,000 euro for local Outdoor recreation sites
Outdoor recreation sites in Sligo and Leitrim have received a major boost with €925,580 allocated for local projects. The allocation is included in a national allocation of €6.5m for outdoor recreational amenities. In Sligo the Benbulben Access Upgrade Project at Benbulben Forest has received €198,000.00 The Hazelwood Lady Anne…
Youth unemployment must be a priority post Covid according to MEP
Tackling youth unemployment must a priority in the post COVID era according to the Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh. The Fine Gael MEP was speaking as the European Parliament discussed reforming vocational educational and training. Walsh says young people need to have the skills for the digital and green…
North west businesses seek further clarity on government roadmap
Further clarity on the governments roadmap is needed for small and medium businesses in the north west, according to a local Fine Gael Councillor. The plan is hoped to be implemented in stages with the first phase beginning on the 18th of May. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh is…