Up to 50 people turn out for bank protest in Ballymote
Between 40 and 50 people attended this afternoon’s protest in Ballymote over banking services in the South Sligo town. Organised by Sinn Fein, speakers included Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacMamus, Fianna Fail Councillor Jerry Lundy, Independent Cllr Margaret Gormley, and Vincent Roddy of the…
Bank protest in Ballymote at lunchtime today
A protest in Ballymote this lunchtime will call for a special case to be made for the provision of bank services in the South Sligo town The protest will take place outside the Bank fo Ireland branch, where traditional over-the-counter services are to end and an ‘advice and self-service’ system…
Ballymote wants to keep Bank of Ireland counter services
The people of Ballymote, Co Sligo, are to launch a new effort to hold onto the banking services that’s left in their town. With Ulster Bank in Ballymote due to close, Bank of Ireland will be the only bank left. At present, Bank of Ireland provides counter services but only on…
Sligo councillors add to calls for Ulster Bank in Ballymote to remain open
A Sligo councillor is to bring a motion before the county council in two weeks time calling on the Minister for Finance to ensure the Bank of Ireland branch in the town of Ballymote in South Sligo provides a five-day service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy is making the call…
Ballymote TD says there’s no point in ‘making fools of people’ Ulster Bank branches will close
There are mixed views on the outcome of a meeting with senior officials from Ulster Bank over the closure of three branches in the North West region. Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh says that the officials have agreed to meet community groups from Ardara and Raphoe. However, Sligo Leitrim…
Minister McHugh to meet Ulster Bank officials over branch closures
Minister Joe McHugh is to meet senior officials at Ulster Bank tomorrow in an effort to have the decision to close two branches in Donegal reversed. It follows the announcement by the Bank last week to close 22 of its branches including Ardara, Raphoe and Ballymote in county Sligo. The…
Ardara, Co Donegal, continues fight to retain Ulster Bank branch
About 150 people attended a public meeting in Ardara last night to discuss what to do about Ulster Bank’s plan to close its branch in the town. The meeting discussed a number of issues, including the idea of having a boycott of Ulster Bank. The bank is also planning to…