Sligo Leitrim TD tells his story after being caught up in ‘Sinister Protest’
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that Politicians will have to review their security arrangements after yesterday’s events outside of Leinster House. Deputy Frank Feighan was one of number of TD’s caught up in yesterday’s violent scenes. 11 people who were arrested are due to appear in court…
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to hold protest
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has accused the Garda Commissioner of elevating a dispute relating to rosters. On Monday, 100 members from branches nationwide will hold a “Day of Action” and will march to Garda HQ in the Phoenix Park. They’re concerned about issues with staff rosters, but…
Allocation of mica funding leads to cancelation of planed protest in Donegal
A sit-in protest by Donegal mica-affected homeowners which was due to be held at the Donegal County Council offices in Carndonagh today has been called off after campaigners said one of their main demands has been met. The protest was cancelled after an email had been received which…
People in Sligo urged to participate in Cost of Living protest
People in Sligo are being urged to participate in a Cost of Living protest tomorrow. The demonstration is getting underway at the G.P.O. in the town at 2.30pm Similar protests will take place in towns and cities across the country and aim to call on the Government to…
Cost of living protest organised for Sligo this weekend
A cost of living protest is getting underway in Sligo this weekend. Once-off government payments may be making a difference now, but after Christmas we’ll be in ‘dire straits’. That’s the view of People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith, who’s calling on people to get behind the protests…
Protest underway over ongoing works in Grange
A protest is underway in Grange over ongoing footpath works taking place near the local primary school in the village. The works are funded under the Active Travel Scheme in the region of €50,000 and will see footpaths installed on the bridge and adjacent to the school. However…
Mass movement to be mobilised over rising cost of living – Bree
A mass movement will be mobilised within the coming months which will force the Government to act on the rise in the cost of living. That’s according to Sligo Independent Socialist Cllr, Declan Bree, who made his comments after Sligo’s cost of living protest outside the Town Hall on…