Cllr moves to ease Sligo concerns over Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
A Ballymote Tubbercurry councillor has moved this morning to ease any fears that may exist after Sligo was not included in the recently announced enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme The scheme commenced earlier this week and will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal,…
Gardaí conduct searches in the Garavogues Villas area of Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed to Ocean FM news that they are conducting a number of search operation in the Garavogues Villas area of Sligo town this morning. Gardaí say that the searches are part of an ongoing investigation. There is no further information at this stage. …
Gardaí investigating serious assault in Sligo
Gardaí say they are investigating a serious assault at a premises in Sligo on Monday morning at 2am. Three men in their 20s were seriously injured during the course of the incident and were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made at this…
Business buyers driving land prices up in the north west
It’s feared that farmers in the north west could be facing even more competition for agricultural land when it comes on the market. A trend is emerging across the region where Increasing numbers of so called ‘business buyers’ are outbidding farmers for land as they turn it into…
Funeral of Glencar crash victim to take place today
The funeral of the motorcyclist that died following a road traffic collision on Thursday last in Glencar will take place later this morning The funeral mass of Ian McMorrow with an address at Rathbraughan Park, Sligo will take place in St. Anne’s Church at 11 am this morning. He…
Funding announced for development and upgrade over local forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities.
Over 155, 000 euro has been allocated to the local region for the development and upgrade over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities. The funding was announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. The break down for the region is as…
Sligo University Hospital the second most overcrowded hospital in June
According to the latest figures from the INMO, Sligo University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in the country throughout the month of June. The figures show that 822 people were waiting on trolleys in Sligo, second only to University Hospital Limerick, where 1,689 were left waiting for a…