Tourism Ireland outlines its promotional efforts for Sligo, Leitrim
Tourism Ireland has been defending its efforts in promotimng Sligo and Leitrim. Amid ongoing concerns about the possible affects of Brexit on tourism in the North West, the organisation is insisting that Sligo and Leitrim feature prominently in its promtional activity overseas. Its comments come as a result of a Dail…
New central library for Sligo town long overdue, says councillor
A Sligo councillor says the county’s main central library in Sligo Town is ‘not fit for purpose.’ Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says there’s a need for a new purpose-built, central library in Sligo. County Council officials told Cllr MacManus at a council meeting this week that that they now…
Monday is deadline for Sligo ratepayers to make submissions on revaluations
Ratepayers have until this Monday to make representations to the Valuation Office if they are unhappy with the property valuations they have received. Proposed new valuations, on which rates will be based for the coming year, were sent out last month and take various factors into account. These include figures…
TD David Cullinane: ‘Brexit is bad for Rural Ireland’
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has said that ‘Brexit presents very serious challenges for Ireland North and South” The comments come as he was addressing a large crowd at the Easter Commemoration on Sunday in Sligo Cemetery following the reading of the 1916 Proclamation and County Sligo’s Roll of Honour.…
Proud scenes at Sligo Civic Reception for Derek Fox
There were joyous and proud scenes at the headquarters of Sligo County Council yesterday evening as a civic reception was given for the Aintree Grand National winning jockey, Derek Fox. The reception was hosted by the Cathaoirleach, Councillor Hubert Keaney, who praised the Sligo Town native for his skill, courage…
Civic Reception for Derek Fox on Easter Sunday at 6pm
A civic reception will be held in honour of 24 year old jockey from Emmett Place, Sligo, Derek Fox, tomorrow. Riding the Horse ‘One For Arthur’, they overcame odds of 14-1 to be crowned winners of the Grand National 2017 in Aintree, Liverpool on Saturday April 8th. Trainer Mark McNiff…
Bus services returning to normal
Throughout the North West this morning, Bus Eireann passengers can expect most services to be running as normal. Drivers agreed to go back to work yesterday while they consider Labour Court recommendations to solve their dispute. The proposals include around 200 job losses and a 10 per-cent pay cut. Nicola…