Local Councillor demands Sligo be included in redress scheme
The Department of Housing has not yet contacted Sligo County Council to confirm the county will be included in any Mica redress scheme. That’s according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy, whose party’s motion calling for a 100% redress scheme was passed in the Dáil last night. …
UPDATE: Located safe and well. Gardaí seek public’s help tracing whereabouts of Donegal man, Gary Dalton
Sligo Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 59 year old Gary Dalton from Annagry, Co. Donegal who was last seen on Tuesday the 8th June in Sligo Town. Gary is described as approximately 5ft 8 inches in height, of thin build with short grey hair…
Latest update to HSE services in the region
The HSE has provided an update to it’s services across the region. Progress is being made on bringing their computer systems back online but a number of services remain cancelled or with delays. Most community health services such as disability, mental health, primary care and older people’s services are operating…
Farm rallies planned for the North West on Friday
Farmers from across the North West are expected to take part in a number of rallies on Friday to highlight the importance of farming to the rural economy. A rally is being provisionally planned for Ballymote in Sligo at 11 a.m. at the same time farmers in Donegal will…
Restaurants and pubs open across the north west as country hits major milestone
Restaurants and pubs across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are reopening for the first time in months today as the country hits a major milestone in the reopening plan. Outdoor service is resuming for groups of up to six people per table with children under 13 not included in this requirement.…
Road to Streedagh beach closed due to large crowds
Sligo County Council have closed the road to Streedagh beach due to the large crowds that have gathered. The good weather has brought people out to local amenities, however, the beach is said to be very crowded. Gardaí and Sligo County Council are advising people to stay away from the…
Calls for public bins to be mapped in Sligo ahead of tourism season
Calls are being made on Sligo County Council to map public bins in effort to identify gaps prior to tourism season. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo Drumcliffe MD, Cllr Thomas Walsh has made the calls adding that €5 million in funding has been provided to support local authorities ahead of what…