Sligo Traveller Support Group express disappointment regarding electricity issues
Sligo Traveller Support Group have expressed their disappointment as it has been revealed that families living on halting sites will not receive full credit for electricity this winter. In a scheme launched a number of months ago, families in Ireland can receive full credit for their electricity through their…
Clarity sought if electricity reduction applies to those who pay direct to local authority
Clarity is being sought on whether the €200 electricity reduction applies to those paying local authorities directly. Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support Group says many in the Travelling community are uncertain over the measure and Sligo County Council do not have a definite answer either. It’s expected people…
Accommodation & Homeless Protest to take place in Sligo on Monday
A protest has been arranged to coincide with Monday’s monthly meeting of Sligo County Council. The protest is being organised by the Sligo Traveller Support Group. They are calling on those who are concerned about the accommodation and homeless crisis in Sligo to join them for the protest…
Leitrim anti-mining group heading for Tyrone site on Sunday
A group from Leitrim is planning to travel to a mining site in Tyrone this Sunday to tell a company that’s seeking a prospecting licence for gold in Leitrim that it’s not welcome in the county. The group Treasure Leitrim says the trip is in solidarity with people in Cavanacaw…
Climate change demonstrations taking place in Sligo and Leitrim
Events are taking place in Sligo and Leitrim today with the aim of raising awareness around climate change. A demonstration is getting underway from 12pm at Wine Street Car Park in Sligo and members of Treasure Leitrim are meeting for a socially distanced event at Manorhamilton Castle from 3pm. Jamie…
Concerns raised over gold mining in parts of Leitrim
Communities in North Leitrim are reacting in shock to the news that Minister Eamon Ryan has declared his intention to issue prospecting license for base metals such as gold and silver to mining company, Flintridge Resources to engage in mining in a number of areas throughout the county. A…
New report finds Traveller community the most disadvantaged community
A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found the Traveller community is ‘by far’ the most disadvantaged minority group in Ireland. It found that the community experience higher levels of discrimination and are left behind when it comes to education, employment and health. It found that…