Sinn Fein leader speaks of her admiration for Countess Markievicz
The Sinn Fein leader has spoken of her admiration for Constance Countess Markievicz as a politician and role model for women. Mary Lou McDonald made her comments at Lissadell House in Sligo last evening, the childhood home of Countess Markievicz. She was the guest speaker at a Sinn Fein-organised event…
Proposal that householders be paid to generate electricity
Households in the north west could be in line to receive payments for surplus amounts of electricity they generate and feed into the national grid. The proposal is part of Sinn Fein Bill that’s going through the Oireachtas. The so-called Microgeneration Bill would encourage households and small business to produce…
Sinn Féin leader attends Remembrance event for WWI soldiers in Sligo today
Mary-Lou McDonald was in Sligo today to remember those who had fallen in the First World War. The Sinn Fein Leader attended a Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation this morning at Calry Church which was organised by Sligo Grammar School. Members of an Garda Siochana and the Defence Forces were…
Sligo Councillor says long-term solution needed to address water supply issues
A Sligo Councillor says a long-term solution is needed to address water supply issues in north Sligo. Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy says the supply to areas like Grange and Cliffoney is especially low at the moment as it’s sourced from two local streams. Water restrictions are in place in…
Sligo/Leitrim TD says investment in homecare should reflect demand
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for the investment in homecare supports to reflect the demand. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says in light of our aging population the need for homecare supports is increasing every year. At present over 350 people in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are among more…
Sinn Fein MEP says party should consider a candidate to run in president election
The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says his party should give strong consideration to backing and endorsing a suitable candidate to contest the presidential elections. The Midlands North-West MEP says the presidential elections should be contested. And he says the suitable candidate should represent “a modern and progressive vision”:
Pro-lifers in Leitrim to demonstrate at Sinn Fein meeting
Sinn Féin are holding a public meeting this evening. It’s titled ‘Building Irelands Future’ which is taking place at 8pm in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. leitrim. Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald will be the main speaker this evening where topics such as agriculture and tourism will…