Local TD unhappy with constraints placed on home help services
The constraints surrounding the Home Help service in Sligo and Leitrim has been branded ridiculous. It’s emerged that local one man in his 90s was told ‘if you can’t light a fire then too bad’ because the person providing home help wasn’t allowed to go beyond their designated time…
New report published into restrictions at bathing locations
An investigation into the swimming restrictions at bathing locations has found that restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer. Local sites are included with the report focusing on the high number of restrictions to hit Lough Swilly Co Donegal this summer. The Journal analysed…
Marc MacSharry to bow out of politics
The Sligo Leitrim TD Marc Mac Sharry TD has announced he will not contest the next general election. In announcing his decision he said it was an extraordinary privilege to serve in the Oireachtas but that now was the correct time to open a new chapter in his life…
Gardaí confirm that they are investigating criminal damage at Carrowkeel historical site
Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at the historical site in Carrowkeel. The incident is believed to have happened at some stage on Saturday last. A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime…
Status yellow rain warning issued for Sligo and Leitrim
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued from midday until midday on Wednesday for Sligo and Leitrim. The warning will also cover the remainder of Connacht. A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued from midday until midday on Wednesday for Sligo and Leitrim. The warning will…
Enhanced Bus Services for Sligo Town and County
Sligo town and county look set to benefit from additional bus services. The S3 route in Sligo looks to finally be launched. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Maugheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road are…
North West sees some of the highest home burglary rates in the last year
The North West has seen a significant rise in home burglaries within the last year. The Sligo/Leitrim region saw the highest increase in burglaries over the last 12 months. According to the latest figures released by PhoneWatch, there was a 25% rise in home break-ins in the area, with a…