Cycling safety awareness campaign is underway
An awareness campaign is underway for motorists. “Staying Alive At 1.5m” is a cycling safety awareness campign for drivers to keep at least a 1.5 metre distance from cyclists when over taking. 10 people have already died this year while riding a bike. Car stickers are available at…
Pets killed and children at risk on busy north Sligo road
A former mayor of Sligo is calling on motorists to slow down on a road in north Sligo on which family pets have been killed by speeding cars. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says residents living on the road between Carney village and the N15 at Cashelgarron are very concerned about…
A homecoming for Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry takes place in Grange today
A home coming in honour of Sligo swimming star Mona McSharry takes place in her home town of Grange this evening. McSharry claimed her second European title and third medal in five days at yesterday’s European Junior Swimming Championship in Isreal yesterday with an outstanding win in the one hundred…
Independent Alliance member says new bill aims to put human face on repossessions
A local member of the Independent Alliance says a new bill introduced by the group aims to put a human face on Ireland’s Repossession Crisis. Independent TD Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran introduced the ‘Keeping People In Their Homes Bill 2017’ to the Dail in recent days. It aims to provide protection…
Mayor to join Dublin march over lack of investment in North West
The Mayor of Sligo is to join a march in Dublin today to highlight what campaigners claim is the lack of investment in the North West region over the years. Independent Councillor and Mayor Marie Casserly has confirmed that she will be joining the Revive North West group which is…
New free library set up in Grange
Readers in Grange are being given the opportunity to avail of a new free library in the town. A wee library has been set up inside the gates of the park in the North Sligo town and the public are urged to make use of it and bring along their…
Sligo starts celebration this evening as 2017 Euro Capital of Volunteering
A year-long celebration of Sligo’s selection as the 2017 European Capital of Volunteering will start this evening. It will get underway at 7:30pm in IT Sligo’s Knocknarea Arena with a spectacular concert featuring classical, traditional and contemporary music, including the work of TG4 Composer of the Year Michael Rooney. Called…