Calls for upgrade to CCTV in Manorhamilton

Today’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD has heard calls on the Justice Minister to provide funding to upgrade the existing CCTV system in Manorhamilton. The issue was raised some years ago however no work has been done to modernise the system. Cllr Felim Gurn says it's an ongoing issue for over 1…

Opposition locally to Leitrim council housing rent hike

A Leitrim Councillor has voiced his opposition to the rise in the local authority's rent on council homes. The new rates are being set at 18% of the main earner's income, dropping to 10% for other earners in the tenancy. Protests against the decision are ongoing outside the council buildings in C…

Work to rule has a big impact on Bundoran bins

The ongoing work to rule is said to be having a big impact on bins in Bundoran.  It's understood public sector workers who are responsible for sweeping the streets and emptying bins are not currently carrying out these duties at weekends.  As a result, its reported bins in Bundoran were overflowi…

Calls for statue of late Father John Carroll to be commissioned

There are calls for a statue of the late Father John Carroll to be commissioned and situated in Sligo.  The much-loved priest was laid to rest last Monday after dedicating his life to comforting others in hospitals across Sligo for decades.  It's thought such a statue should incorporate the bicyc…

Minister believes any public sector pay deal should represent value for money

A Sligo Leitrim Junior Minister believes any public sector pay deal should represent value for money.  It comes as talks are due to begin at the Workplace Relations Commission today. They follow meetings on Saturday, overseen by a Government-appointed working group, agreeing to engage in talks to…

Sligo councillor expresses concern over latest allocation of new gardaí to the North West

The Garda Commissioner and the Government are facing criticism over the decision not to allocate any additional gardaí to the Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division. A total of 207 new officers were sworn in on Friday, with 27 of them set to be assigned to the North West region. However, it was later revea…

Two key projects move to planning stage in Ballisodare

Two key projects move to planning stage in Ballisodare

'Pressing need' on Government to put cards on table in pay dispute

Public sector workers in the North West and beyond want their concerns addressed and that's the bottom line. That's according to former ASTI President and Regional Spokesperson Padraig Curley, who has given a cautious welcome to the latest comments from the Taoiseach over the ongoing pay dispute. …

Sligo Cathaoirleach says visit of British Ambassador to region is an exciting development

The Cathaoirleach of the local authority says the visit of the British Ambassador to Sligo presents the region with great opportunities from a business and tourism perspective.   Kara Owen’s visit to the region will take in parts of Mayo and aims to highlight the innovation, talent and ambition s…

Cliffoney woman demands action after house floods for second time

A woman in North Sligo says she's near breaking point after her home was flooded for the second time inside a year.  The property is located on the N15 near Cliffoney and heavy rainfall on Wednesday night has caused significant damage to a number of rooms.  It's thought locally that the root of t…