Superintendent says ‘active’ Garda presence in St. Joseph’s Terrace
The acting Chief Superintendent in Sligo says that all efforts will be made to support residents at St. Joseph’s Terrace in Sligo town and meet with them in a discreet manner if necessary. The issue of intimidation of local residents in that estate was raised at the Sligo Joint Policing…
Sligo council calls for reinstatement of respite service
A Sligo mother whose son now is forced to travel to Monaghan for respite care says the lack of such services in the North West is a disgrace. Helen Hamilton’s son Niall was availing of respite care in the Solas centre in Ballytivnan. But respite is no longer available for…
Volunteers sought to play with children in hospital
Play volunteers for children are being sought in Sligo University Hospital. Children in Hospital Ireland will be hosting information and recruitment evenings in the coming weeks. CHI was founded in 1970 with the emphasis on protecting the rights of children within hospitals. One of its key areas is seeking ‘Play…
Podiatrists hold ‘summit’ in Sligo
Over 200 people arrived in Sligo last Friday for the Firefly Summit which is a gathering of podiatrists from across Europe. Podiatry is the study and diagnosis of disorders with the lower parts of the body, such as feet and ankles. The event was a success with delegates being…
Drugs now a problem everywhere, including rural areas
Drugs are a problem in all parts of Sligo and Leitrim not just in urban areas. That’s according to the head of the Sligo Leitrim Divisional Drugs Unit who says it’s now a nationwide problem and can no longer be linked uniquely to towns and cities. Speaking to Ocean FM…
Sligo councillors want their county to benefit from Knock Airport zone
Sligo councillors want to ensure their county benefits from new plans for Ireland West International Airport at Knock, Co Mayo. They say a special development zone being set up by Mayo County Council around the airport should focus on the entire region. Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor Jerry Lundy raised the…
Formal complaint made to the EU over illegal wildfires this year
The Irish Wildlife Trust has made a formal complaint to the EU over the failure of the Irish Government to prevent illegal wildfires. There were 97 such fires this year alone many of which the IWT claims were started deliberately. Three of these wildfires were in county Sligo, one on…