Sligo County Council calling on Minister to manage overcrowding on Sligo to Dublin line
A delegation made up of Sligo Councillors have written to the Transport Minister with the hopes of meeting and discussing the ongoing issues of overcrowding on the Sligo/Dublin train line. There have been numerous reports of full carriages over the years, particularly on Fridays and Sundays, with a number of…
Councillor Baker highlights problem of overgrown hedges at bends, junctions
A meeting of county councillors has heard there is now a major issue because of this year’s exceptional growth that has resulted in dangerous situations with overgrown hedges and vegetation along some roads. It’s almost an annual issue . . . but this year it’s taken on a new urgency…
Judging in the ‘Pride of Place Competition’ is taking place across parts of Sligo today.
Judging in the ‘Pride of Place Competition’ is taking place across parts of Sligo today. The purpose of the competition is to acknowledge the work being done every day by communities all over the island of Ireland. The competition is based on communities demonstrating directly to a panel of judges…
South and West Sligo Tourism launch new ‘hidden gems’ booklet
A new brochure highlighting South and West Sligo’s ‘Hidden Gems’ has been published. An updated version is released each year with this being the 3rd years it’s in circulation. The launch took place in Keash yesterday. Councillor and Local Election Candidate and Chair of South and West Sligo Tourism, Paul…
1200 jobs on offer at Agri jobs fair
Almost 1200 jobs will be available at the Agri Careers Expo in the RDS Dublin this Thursday. The event will be hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal in partnership with Devenish. The event targets 18-34 year old’s who want career advice on climbing the ladder or alternatively are seeking a…
Sligo tourism network wins gold at LAMA awards
A Sligo tourism network has won a gold award for Best Tourism Initiative at National Community and Council Awards. South and West Sligo Tourism has been recognised at the event for directly increasing visitor numbers to the area and improving visitor experience, while also boosting business in the region. The…
Sligo and Donegal nominated in Community and Council awards
The Finalists for All Ireland Community & Council awards for 2019 have been announced and there is a healthy representation from the North West. The awards are presented by IPB Insurance and the Local Authority members which represents elected councillors throughout the Country. Donegal County Council have been shortlisted in…