A wind down in fuel support could spark more protests in North West

Further protests in the North West could be on the cards if the government proceeds with its plan to wind down fuel supports. The government is facing further calls to pause plans to increase the excise duty on fuel from September, which it says could push diesel over two euro a litre. Protests o…

Reminder of public consultation on safety improvements outside Dunkineely NS

People are being reminded of a public consultation this week on safety improvements outside Dunkineely National School.  A drop in event is taking place at Dunkineely Community Centre tomorrow (Tuesday) from 2-7pm to allow residents have their say on the project.  There are major safety concerns …

Safety concerns over lack of public lighting in Riverstown & Ballinafad

There are serious safety concerns over a lack of public lighting in Riverstown and Ballinafad.  Despite a call for funding to install the much needed infrastructure in both villages, Sligo County Council has indicated there is no money available to carry out the works.  Some residents are said to…

Major road funding for Sligo

Just over €20.5 million has been allocated to Sligo County Council under the Regional and Local Roads programme. Various road projects across the County are set to benefit. The Department's allocation document also identifies €1.8 million for the Eastern Garavogue River Bridge. But Independent C…

Donegal driving test wait times much better than feared

It's claimed that driving test wait times in Donegal have improved significantly. Despite this, people locally are still using third-party apps to attempt to secure a test slot sooner through cancellations. The RSA have clarified that the only way to be certain of a driving test slot is through t…

New taxi app hailed as game changer for Sligo operators

A new taxi app is being hailed as a game changer for Sligo operators. Tap a Taxi has been described as an app created by Irish Taxi Drivers themselves with Sligo the second County in Ireland to adopt it. When compared to other global apps, Tap a Taxi is said to be more beneficial to local compani…

Huge rise in unallocated child protection cases in North West

The number of child protection and welfare cases awaiting allocation in the North West has been described as alarming. Tusla figures show 812 cases are awaiting allocation in the region up to the second quarter of this year. The figure is said to be the highest in the country, outside Dublin. Ao…

World Press Photo Exhibition comes to Sligo

Some of the most compelling press images captured across the world over the last year will be showcased at an exhibition at Queen Maeve Square in Sligo, due to open later today. The World Press Photo exhibition hosted by Sligo County Council is a flagship event of Ireland’s cultural programme for …

Fuel support scheme for farmers comes in for further criticism from local TD

A Sligo/Leitrim TD has once again hit out against the fuel support scheme for farmers. A pledge was made by government to spend the entirety of its 85 million euro allocation, however only 27 million euro has been spent this year. It comes as farmers may endure a price hike on fuel after the rein…

Safety fears over lack of parking at Errigal Mountain

Serious concern has been raised over current car parking facilities at the foot of Donegal's most iconic mountain.   There's only a small number of spaces in the car park at Errigal Mountain, resulting in a large number of people having to park on either side of the road.  Major work was carried …