Train to Sligo stopped at Edgeworthstown due to anti-social behaviour
Irish Rail has confirmed that the 13:05 train from Dublin to Sligo was stopped for a short period at Edgeworthstown this afternoon because of anti-social behaviour. However, a spokeswoman for the rail company said the delay was only about five minutes. Gardai were called to the train and dealt with…
Fisherman in Donegal express concern ahead of Council of Fisheries Ministers
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. The Donegal based group claim that the industry is already in a state of heightened anxiety regarding Brexit and could now face further serious challenges and potential hardship particularly with the…
Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
McGinley family have moved out of Connaughton Road Car Park
After more than 30 years, the McGinley family have finally moved out of the Connaughton Road Car Park in Sligo Town. Four generations of the extended Traveller family have lived in the publicly-owned, local authority car park. For years, there have been unsuccessful efforts to find alternative accommodation acceptable to…
Harkin ends speculation over standing for Fine Gael in General Election
Former TD and MEP, Marian Harkin, has ended speculation that she is considering standing for Fine Gael in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next General Election. In a message on twitter last night, Ms Harkin said that in response to such speculation, while she has full respect for those engaged…
Gardai Warning Motorists to check vehicle requirements as Morning and Evening’s set to get darker
With dark evenings on the way and mornings set to get even darker, Gardaí are warning motorists in the north west to check their tyre depth and ensure they have both headlights working. The warning comes after a checkpoint in Ballinacarrow, Sligo earlier in the week where a number of…
West Sligo councillor calling for €45,000 to upgrade public toilets at Enniscrone beach
A West Sligo councillor is calling for €45,000 to be allocated for the upgrade of public toilets at what is one of the most popular beach areas in the North West. Independent Councillor Joe Queenan told this week’s meeting of councillors from the Ballymote/Tubbercurry/West Sligo area that there were two…