Sligo Gardaí investigating incidents of arson, theft from cars
Sligo Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of arson around Sligo Town. Two vehicles were set on fire early Thursday morning; one parked at the Cathedral Car Park and the other at Connaughton Road Car Park. There were also reports of a number of others vehicles being broken into…
Donegal TD says ‘Government arrogance and ineptitude’ cause for nurses and midwives strike
A Sinn Fein Donegal TD has blamed what he describes as ‘Government arrogance and ineptitude’ for nurses and midwives going on strike. The Irish and Nurses and Midwives organisation has announced that a 24-hour work stoppage will take place at Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals on January 30th over low…
Three car collision along N15 on Wednesday evening
There was a three car collision along the N15 yesterday evening. The incident occurred just before 6pm and happened just outside of Cliffoney village. Emergency services from Sligo and South Donegal attended the scene where it’s believed a number of people were taken to Sligo University Hospital. The road was…
Armed Support Unit assist gardai during searches after burglary in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo are continuing an investigation following searches yesterday , supported by the Armed Support Unit, after a burglary in the town. The burglary occurred in the Ballytivnan area and in the follow-up searches, some property was recovered. A man has been detained.
Residential properties numbers increase in the north west
The number of residential properties in the north west increased by more than 940 in the past year. Meanwhile, County Leitrim has the highest residential property vacancy rate in the country. In Donegal, a total of 521 dwellings were added to the county’s residential stock last year. In Sligo, the…
No electric substation for Sligo
A site in east Sligo has been ruled out as a location for an electricity a substation. Strananagh near Sooey was being considered as a possible site by EirGrid for the electricity line in north Connaught that will connect local renewable energy to the national grid. However after a series…
Sligo restaurant owner warns of difficult year ahead for North West tourism
A Sligo restaurateur says the tourism sector in the north west is facing difficult trading conditions in 2019. The Government’s decision to increase VAT from 9% to 13.5 % and the uncertainty of Brexit is expected to have serious implications for the sector in the year ahead. An event called…