Leitrim Councillor urges Community Engagement Teams to provided better communications
A north Leitrim Councillor is calling on Community Engagement teams that are tasked with providing information to communities where asylum seekers are to be accommodated, to ‘up their game’. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says a recent meeting where such a group were alleged to have ‘dedicated’ their wishes to…
Sligo IFA Chairperson warns recent comments from President Higgins could damage the agri sector
The Sligo IFA chairman has described as ‘disgraceful’ the recent comments from the Irish President encouraging people to change their diets to help save the environment. Michael O’ Dowd is the latest farming official to criticise the Michael D Higgins over remarks he made at the National Ploughing…
President gives special mention to Creeslough & Pte Sean Rooney in Christmas message
President Michael D Higgins has given a special mention to the community of Creeslough and Private Sean Rooney in his annual Christmas message. The President came to Donegal in October following the tragedy, attending the majority of the funerals of the victims while also meeting the emergency services. …
President Higgins to address SIPTU Conference in Sligo
SIPTU’s Biennial Delegate Conference is getting underway in Sligo today. President Michael D Higgins will address the conference tomorrow. The Biennial Delegate Conference is taking place in the Clayton Hotel from today until Thursday The union is expected to renew calls for pay increases to reflect the…
Presidents visit will give recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the presence of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, in Tubbercurry today will give national recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny in India more than 100 years ago. Four Sligomen — James Gorman from Tubbercurry; Patrick Dyer from…
North West MEP says President took ‘the right stance’
A North West MEP says the President is has ‘taken the right stance’ in not attending a ceremony marking the centenary of Northern Ireland. President Michael D. Higgins said the title of a church service in Armagh next month ‘isn’t a neutral statement politically’. Midlands North West MEP, Chris MacManus…
President Higgins attends Sligo Rovers celebrations
President Michael D. Higgins attended the Sligo Rovers match in the Showgrounds last night. The President was invited by the Sligo Rovers Football Club as part of the 90th celebrations of the club. He was greeted by officials from the club and local politicians and escorted to his viewing area…