North west farmers among group staging protest in Kilcock
Framers from the North West today were among a large group that staged a protest at the Musgrave/Centra/Supervalu distribution centre in Kilcock. The IFA have stepped up their action this week in their attempts to secure a better price for Beef. Chairperson of the Sligo IFA Kathleen Henry was on…
Beef Plan Movement not in support of IFA protests
The Beef Plan Movement says ‘it’s regrettable’ the IFA did not attempt to engage in talks before farmers held a protest by in Naas, Co. Kildare. On Thursday morning, farmers began a 12 hour protest outside of the Aldi warehouse blocking trucks from picking up deliveries. A further 12 hour…
Anti-Trump protest in Sligo
Sligo was one of the venues where a protest took place yesterday evening against the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. About 50 protesters attended the event at the Famine Memorial, in the Quay Street Car Park, which was organised by the United Against Racism group. The U.S. president flies…
Easkey protest planned outside council HQ for tomorrow, Wednesday, morning
People from the west Sligo village of Easkey will be protesting outside the offices of Sligo County Council tomorrow morning. They will be highlighting their concerns over what they claim is the ‘destruction’ of a special area of conservation in the village as well as alleged pollution of a river.…
Sit-in protest by farmers at Department over carcass ‘trimming’ ends after deal reached
A sit-in protest by farmers at the Department of Agriculture ended late last night, after a deal was reached between the IFA and the minister. The farmers were demonstrating against the practice of ‘trimming’. It involves meat factories trimming animal carcasses before they’re weighed – and means farmers get paid…
Anti forestry protest taking place today
An anti forestry protest is due to take place this afternoon organised by the IFA. Concerns have been raised over the last number of weeks in relation to the amount of forestry that is currently happening in County Leitrim with reports suggesting that this could increase. Councillor Mary Bohan highlighted…
Maugherow PO campaigners among those at Dublin protest, Dail discussion
Those campaigning against post office closures in the north west are on their way to Dublin for a protest march and a discussion on the issue in the Dail. Seventeen post offices are due to close in County Donegal, with about six in Sligo and four in Leitrim. Those travelling…