Independent TD says farmer’s fear rising cost of fertiliser
Fears have been expressed over the cost of agriculture materials And the knock on effect this is having on farming. The matter was discussed yesterday in the Dail. TD heard concerns over rising fertiliser costs and how this could lead to a fodder crisis in the winter. They also heard…
Sligo Councillor warns of increasing levels of radon gas
More homes in the north west are at risk from high levels of a cancer-causing radioactive gas than previously thought. That’s according to a new countrywide survey. The survey revealed that 170,000 houses throughout the Country are located in high radon zones – 45,000 more than when the…
Fine Gael call for a more comprehensive applications process for postal ballots
The Fine Gael parliamentary Party have issued a statement in response to the DPP’s decision to not to prosecute anybody in relation to alleged postal voting fraud in Sligo. The statement issued by the Party’s head office acknowledged the investigation established that there were significant irregularities in the…
€3m for St John’s Community Hospital Sligo
St John’s Community Hospital in Sligo has been included in the HSE’s Capital Development Programme and has been granted a €3 million capital allocation of the €130 million allocation in 2022. Over €130 million has been approved in Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim and Monaghan to make a number of Older Persons…
Fianna Fail appoint new local officers
10 new officers have been elected to the Fianna Fail Executive in Sligo. The party held their AGM in the Sligo Southern Hotel on Monday last. The full list is available below; Chairperson: Marian Moore Vice Chairperson: Noel Gallagher Joint Secretary: 1 Edel McSharry Hughes Joint Secretary: 2 Rebecca Kilfeather…
Update: Crash site cleared but heavy traffic in Sligo
Gardai have confirmed that an earlier crash near Hughes Bridge in Sligo has now been cleared. The minor collision happened at around 3pm. However, Gardai say that traffic is heavy in and around Sligo this evening with congestion along a number of routes in the town centre.
Breaking: Emergency services at scene of crash in Sligo
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a crash at Hughes Bridge in Sligo. The crash, involving a lorry and a car happened at around 3pm. Details of injuries, if any, are not yet known. Motorists are being advised to approach the area with caution.