Sligo and Leitrim rank top 4 finalists in this years EDEN awards
Sligo and Leitrim have come out on top as the top finalists for the European Competition for Best Health and Well-Being. Failte Ireland has announced that Strandhill, Sligo and Leitrim is part of four Irish Finalists at this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition to find the destination in…
Trolley figures spike in the North West
Both university hospitals in the North West have been ranked within the top 5 worst affected hospitals in the country today. Sligo University Hospital is the 4th worst affected hospital in the country, with Letterkenny coming in 5th when it comes to trolley figures released by Irish Nurses and Midwives…
Bláithin Gallagher chosen as the Green Party candidate for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency
Bláithin Gallagher has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming general election in the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency. Votes were cast last night in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo where Bláithin was the chosen candidate. Party leader, Eamon Ryan, says she has been a…
Rural areas see largest increase in drug crime
The largest increase in drug crime is outside of Dublin. That’s according to the latest CSO figures. There were 214 drug crime arrests made in Co. Sligo last year, up by almost 85% over the fours years leading upto 2018. In South Donegal, there were 58 arrests and a further…
12th Annual Irish Country Living’s Women and Agriculture Conference takes place tomorrow
On Thursday, over 600 women who directly and indirectly involved in Agriculture will gather for a day of inspiration and information. The 12th Annual Irish Country Living’s Women and Agriculture Conference for 2019 will be held in the Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Sligo. The event is set to…
Golden Discs to open in Sligo this Saturday
In recent times, there have been numerous business closures in Sligo town, which also has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country. But now for some good news — a new store opening. It’s Golden Discs, which will open in Johnston’s Court this weekend. The new store opening will…
Wild deer wandering on roads a danger in many rural areas according to Sligo councillors
Wild deer wandering on roads is a danger in many rural areas, a meeting of Sligo councillors has heard. There is now even concern about deer on the busy N4 Sligo/Dublin route near Drumfin, between Collooney and Castlebaldwin that for years has been among the most dangerous stretches of road…