IFA count postponed due to bereavement
The count for the position of Regional Chairperson for Connacht will be postponed for at least a week. It follows the sudden death of the county secretary in Sligo Marie Kenny. The late Mrs. Kenny was from the Rathlee Easkey area of west Sligo and was a retired teacher and…
“Brexit vote could have major implications for North West” says McConalogue
There’s just a day to go until Britain takes to the polls in the EU in out referendum. Both camps are on the trail again today in a last minute effort to swing voters. In the North West there are some fears of a return to border controls and the…
New Cathaoirleach’s expected in Sligo and Manorhamilton
The selection of cathaoirleachs, mayors and their deputies have as much to do with politics — and political dealmaking — as with democracy. And with this in mind, most eyes this afternoon will be on who will become the new mayor of Sligo. Although it’s now a largely symbolic role…
Gardai to search sites in Sligo for missing Phillip Cairns
Gardaí are expected to examine five sites in Sligo and Dublin in the investigation into the disappearance of Philip Cairns. It’s understood the properties were owned by the late sex offender Eamon Cooke. Cooke is now the chief suspect in Philip’s disappearance in 1986 after a woman came forward with…
Pay-by-weight system just two weeks away
The new pay-by weight system will come into effect for all housholders in the north west in exactly two weeks on the first of July. The idea of it is similar to that of the water charges – it aims to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and…
Books of Condolence for Orlando victims opened
Books of Condolence in memory of the victims of the shooting tragedy in Orlando, Florida, in which 49 people were killed will be opened at Sligo County Council offices at County Hall and City Hall tomorrow, Friday. People may sign the book from 9 30am. Leitrim County Council has a…
Renewed efforts to improve broadbrand throughout region
Renewed efforts are underway to try to improve broadband service throughout the region, particularly in rural areas. It follows a meeting yesterday of ICBAN at which the issue of poor broadband service was discussed. Claire Mulcahy reports: