Funeral of former Sligo Mayor and Cathaoirleach today
An old tradition will be maintained in Sligo today when the funeral takes place of the former mayor of Sligo and Cathaoirleach of the county council, Cllr. Padraig Branley. That tradition is the funeral procession of former mayors through the town. Today, the late Cllr Branley’s cortege will depart from…
Local Lockdowns a possibility for summer 2021
Local lockdowns are a possibility heading into the summer, according to the Tánaiste as concerns grow around the so-called Indian variant. The Fine Gael leader said that while there have been “mixed results” to such lockdowns in the past, the Government is retaining the option to use them should…