Groups of youths terrorising residents in Sligo Town

It's claimed groups of youths have been terrorising residents in Sligo Town.  There have been several incidents in recent weeks, with eggs thrown at houses and elderly people reportedly being harassed and verbally abused.  A video of some of the alleged anti-social behaviour had been widely share…

Renewed concern over proposed extension to McCafferty's Bar in Donegal Town

There's renewed concern over a proposed extension to McCaffertys Bar in Donegal Town. It comes as a planning application has been resubmitted after the one lodged earlier this year was deemed invalid.  The proposal could see the conversion of a former bookmakers and dwelling on Quay Street.  The …

Sligo Cllr accuses Government of sleepwalking into winter of discontent

A Sligo Councillor says the government are continuing to sleep walk into a major winter of discontent. Sligo Councillor Ann Higgins made the claims as the likelihood public-service strikes loom large. Already SIPTU and FORSA public sector members have expressed their dissatisfaction over the gove…

Sligo Surgeon warns current weekend rostering plan is unworkable

There are further fears over a lack of resources during weekdays at Sligo University Hospital should the current plan for weekend rostering be introduced.  Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and the HSE want more flexible rostering to ease crowded emergency departments and cut waiting lists…

Sligo/Leitrim TD warning of increased workload on Passport Office

A Sligo Leitrim Deputy is warning that latest changes to the Passport legislation will increased the work load on Department officials responsible for issuing new or renewing passports. Deputy Eamon Scanlon issued the update as Visitors to the UK from Ireland will require a passport from the end o…

Calls for Gardaí to be given greater traffic enforcement capabilities

A Sligo Councillor is calling on government to allow Gardai to enforce existing road traffic laws more effectively instead of introducing new laws. It comes as government are aiming to make wrong-way driving a specific offense after the M9 crash which left five teenagers dead last month. Technolo…

Concerns over Sligo public transport infrastructure

A Sligo Councillor is raising concerns over the lack of adequate public transport and transport infrastructure in Sligo. Councillor Anne Higgins was one of number of passengers left stranded in Sligo town earlier this week by the failure of the S2 bus to run. The Labour Party member says secondar…

Uisce Eireann under fire once again on supply issues in south Donegal

Uisce Eireann has come under fire once again over supply issues in various parts of south Donegal.  Areas around Teelin, Barnesmore and Leghowney are said to have suffered from numerous water outages over the summer months.  Despite efforts to get clarity from Uisce Eireann over what plans it has…

Sligo Senator not happy with public transport fare hikes

A Sligo Senator has launched a scathing attack over an imminent rise in public transport fares.  It was confirmed yesterday that adult tickets are set to increase by an average of 15 percent from January, as part of the National Transport Authority's price restructuring. Daily commuters will noti…

Hopes new e-scooter rules will improve road safety in North West

It's hoped new e-scooter rules will improve road safety in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.  Rules requiring e-scooter users to wear a helmet and hi-vis clothing are now in place. Those who aren't in compliance with the regulations face a €100 fine if they're stopped. Independent Cllr James Gilmarti…