SPBP and Labour clash over pension proposals
A Sligo/Leitrim general election candidate is claiming old-age pensioners have been ‘shafted’ because of proposals to raise the pension age. It’s as reports emerge that some senior politicians can retire from politics at 50 on what has been described as ‘gold-plated pensions.’ Next year, the age at which a person…
Curry Moylough Community Playground forced to close
Another South Sligo play ground has had to close it’s gates In the lead up to the festive period due to the lack of insurance for the facility. The deepening crisis when it comes to the lack of insurance options for community groups was highlighted once again in recent days…
Local election candidate blasts government for not introducing smokey coal ban
The government have been blasted for not introducing a nationwide ban on smoky coal. Environment Minister Richard Bruton says the decision not to introduce the ban nationwide is due to legal concerns, and fears it would hurt people in rural areas who rely on the likes of turf and logs…
Nessa Cosgrove selected to run for Labour Party in Local Elections
The Labour Party has selected a candidate for the Sligo-Strandhill area to run in the local electoral elections in May. Nessa Cosgrove who lives in Cartron in Sligo town was selected unopposed at last night’s convention at the SIPTU offices in Hanson Retail Park. She has worked as a Youth…