Former senator and Sligo councillor apologises ‘unreservedly’ for attendance at Oireachtas golf dinner
A former Sligo Fine Gael county councillor and senator has apologised for her attendance at the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden, Co Galway. Imelda Henry says she did so in a private capacity. In a statement issued to Ocean FM this afternoon, Imelda Henry says she did so while…
Local names appear on list of attendees at controversial golf event
A number of local politicians apparently attended the controversial golf event in Galway last Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has resigned after breaking the Covid-19 guidelines. It appears that Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Enda McGloin also attended the event. Former Sligo Councillor and Fine Gael Senator Imelda Henry’s name also…
Former Senator welcomes new Good Friday drinking laws
A Sligo publican is welcoming the passing of new laws that now pave the way for pubs to open on Good Friday. The bill was passed in the Dail yesterday afternoon and is expected to be signed into law by the President before this years Good Friday. It will mean…
Sligo publican says new bill will end cheap alcohol sales
A Sligo publican and former Fine Gael senator says the new Public Health (Alcohol) Bill will put an end to the sale of cheap alcohol in outlets such as supermarkets. The bill is coming before the Seanad this week and in an amendment, small shops would be given the option…
Former Sligo Senator expresses interest in running for Dail
A former Fine Gael senator from Sligo has indicated her interest in running for the Dail — if a vacancy became available in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. Imelda Henry served in the Seanad from April 2011 to April last year. The Sligo publican, who runs the well-known Blue Lagoon premises, served…