Ransboro National School have general election
The pupils and staff at Ransboro School in County Sligo will be holding a mock general election today. Ahead of country’s Saturday general election, a Sligo school will be holding their very own general election to give students a chance to understand what it means and what it is like…
Sligo councillor calls for increased late-night and early-morning Garda presence on The Mall
A Sligo councillor is calling for an increased late-night/early morning Garda presence in The Mall area of Sligo town, where there are licensed premises popular with students. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says he is not trying to label students but he had been approached by people in The Mall…
Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Tom Mac Sharry welcomes protests of climate change
Approximately 400 second and third level students in Sligo have marched in protest over lack of action on climate change today in Sligo. They are calling on the government to declare a “climate emergency”. Pupils from schools across the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim waked out of class to…
Seven things to do in Sligo for Students on a budget
Ard Nua is one of Sligo’s most popular student accommodation spots. They recommended seven things to do nearby the luxury student accommodation for less than 20 euro! Situated less than 600m from IT Sligo and the town centre it is an ideal location for IT Sligo Students.With buses that stop…
Minister McHugh delighted with response to Irish exemptions consultation
Donegal TD and Minister for Education Joe McHugh says he is delighted with the response to a public consultation into exemptions for students studying Irish. Over 2 thousand people have had their say on a review into exemptions for students studying the subject. The consultation is seeking views on the…
IT Sligo students say they do not see their future in the North West
As the Taoiseach and his ministers roll into town this morning, students from IT Sligo have been telling Ocean FM News that they do not see their future in the Northwest. The cabinet are holding a special meeting this morning in the IT building at 11am. Later in the afternoon…