Afghanistan support rally to take place in Sligo
A rally will take place in Sligo today which will call on the government to end all deportations to Afghanistan. Today’s event which is being hosted by United Against Racism Sligo will take place outside of Sligo City Hall and will get under way at 1 p.m. The…
Protest calling for boycott of Israeli products taking place in Sligo today
A protest calling for the boycott of Israeli products sold in Sligo is taking place today. It’s happening from 12pm to 2pm at the Sligo Retail park. Peadar Hopkins, a member of United Against Racism says people from different political backgrounds and organisations are taking part in today’s protest. He…
‘Solidarity With Palestine’ protest taking place in Sligo today
A protest against Israeli military actions on Palestine is taking place in Sligo today. ‘Solidarity With Palestine’ is happening at Sligo Town Hall with organisers in a social media post asking people to wear masks and socially distance. Heightened tensions between Israel and Palestine in recent weeks have led to…
Girls left shaken after Sligo Mental Health function is hijacked
During today’s ‘North West Today’ John Lynch was joined by a number of guests to reflect back on events which took place on Tuesday night at a function which was being jointly run by Sligo LGFA and the HSE. The function was arranged to highlight the partnership between the…
Row over water continues but charges look set to be abolished
The Oireachtas committee on water charges is due to meet again after a row between members yesterday. The wording of the group’s final report caused major rifts and Fine Gael lost a series of votes on excessive water usage. While water charges look set to be abolished and paid for…
Women’s Vigil takes place in Sligo today in solidarity with United States marches
A women’s vigil is taking place in Sligo today in solidarity with the women’s marches taking place across the United States. Organisers say they are to highlight women’s rights on the first day of the new presidential administration of Donald Trump. It’s taking place at the famine commemoration at St.…