Τα καλύτερα EYESORE podcast (2024)

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Plans may be afoot to refurbish a notorious Sligo eyesore 1:56

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Plans may be afoot to refurbish a notorious eyesore in the heart of Sligo Town. The apartment complex, located behind the Glasshouse has been lying idle for nearly 20 years and its now in a serious state of disrepair. It's understood that a planning application has been lodged to Sligo County Council for consideration which set out to upgrade the b…

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Investigation launched after election posters vandalised in North Leitrim 2:06

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An investigation has been launched after a number of election posters were vandalised in North Leitrim over the weekend. With just a few days into the campaign, a number of posters belonging to Fianna Fail candidate Edel MacSharry and Sinn Fein candidate Martin Kenny were discovered defaced in Drumkeeran and Dromahair. The matter has been reported …

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Housing crisis main talking point on local doors - Harkin 2:20

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The ongoing housing crisis is said to be the main talking point on doors in Sligo and Leitrim. That's according to Independent General Election Candidate Marian Harkin, who has been out canvassing across the region this weekend. 250 new jobs were announced in Leitrim last week, after Freudenberg Medical confirmed they are to expand their operations…

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Fine Gael VAT proposals "half-baked" 0:33

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Plans by Fine Gael to permanently reduce the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11 per cent has been lambasted locally. Taoiseach Simon Harris proclaimed should his party return to power, the measure would happen within 100 days of taking office. However, Sinn Féin’s finance spokesperson and Donegal TD has criticised the proposal, labelling it …

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Des Guckian to contest General Election 0:52

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Another candidate has stepped forward to run in the upcoming General Election. Sitting Leitrim Councillor Des Guckian has declared his intention to run as an Independent candidate in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency. Councillor Guckian previously contested the 2016 general election, receiving 1,060 first preference votes. Speaking to Ocean FM News, h…

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Government branded "childish" over late election call 1:38

2d ago1:38

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There has been frustration expressed over how long it has taken for the election to be called. It's felt that the rushed nature of the imminent three-week campaign will see some voters left behind, particularly postal voters. The deadline for postal voters to register is next Tuesday, November 12th. Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, has descr…

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People of Sligo sound off on the General Election 3:29

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People of Sligo sound off on the General Election

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GE 24: Strong local field could lead to surprises - MacSharry 4:26

2d ago4:26

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It's thought that there will be a few twists in the road locally when it comes to the General Election. It comes as the Taoiseach is set to call a snap election this lunchtime with a three-week campaign culminating on polling day, November 29th. It puts an end to months of intense speculation that Simon Harris was planning to go to the country befo…

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More calls for new Garda station for Tubbercurry 1:29

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There are renewed calls on the OPW to turn one of their buildings in Tubbercurry into a state-of-the-art Garda Station. The previous Government building is situated beside the current Garda station on Teeling Street in the town. The premises being used for a Garda station at the moment is said to be unfit purpose. A design process of the adjoining …

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Animals in Need Donegal Town in line for significant financial boost 1:51

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Animals in Need in Donegal Town is line to receive a significant financial boost. Over 55,000 euro has been allocated to the animal welfare charity by the Department of Agriculture. In total, charities in Donegal are in line to receive a total of 115,000 euro, with ISPCA Donegal and Twin Towns Lost and Found Dogs also in receipt of funding. Speakin…

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Serious air pollution concerns in Geevagh 1:14

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There are serious air pollution concerns in Geevagh. It centres on the local Waste Water Treatment Plant and the finger of blame is being pointed at Uisce Eireann. The plant was previously the responsibility of Sligo County Council. Local Fine Gael Cllr Gerard Mullaney says residents in the area are being severely impacted. He says every effort mus…

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Paddy O'Rourke added to Fianna Fáil ticket to contest General Election 2:15

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Fianna Fáil have added Leitrim councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, to their ticket ahead of the imminent general election. He will now contest a seat in the Sligo Leitrim constituency alongside sitting councillor in Sligo, Edel McSharry, and former TD, Eamon Scanlon. Currently the Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Councillor O'Rourke topped the poll…

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Reassurances given in Dáil following spate of rural burglaries 0:54

2d ago0:54

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Reassurances have been given that Gardai in the North West are actively tackling rural crime and bringing criminals to justice. It comes as the case of three men arrested this week in the Capital following a burglary spree in five counties including Sligo, was raised in the Dail last night. The trio, which included two men aged 21 and 26 and a juve…

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The Final Whistle podcast 07/11/2024 50:12

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On this week’s programme… Donegal’s early Christmas present, the return of Michael Murphy to county colours. Manus Boyle’s with us to discuss. Two bronze medals for Sligo kickboxers at the European Championships in Athens – we talk to Michael McDermott, who’s in the Greek capital. Gurteen’s Roisin Molloy joins us to talk about her stellar soccer se…

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Gardaí urging drivers to slow down on National Slow Down Day 2:11

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Gardaí are out in force across the region to combat speeding on National Slow Down Day. A number of patrols and checkpoints will be carried out over the course of the next 24 hours, as Gardaí encourage drivers to take more care on the roads. There have already been multiple instances of drivers caught speeding so far today. Speaking to Ocean FM New…

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250 new jobs on the way to Leitrim 0:57

3d ago0:57

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250 new jobs are on the way to Co. Leitrim. Freudenberg Medical is hiring the staff to work at its newly expanded facility in Carrick-on-Shannon. The medical device company is recruiting for positions in engineering, R&D, manufacturing and support services. Speaking to Ocean FM News, General Manager at Freudenberg Medical in Carrick on Shannon, Bar…

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Mixed reaction to plans to allow Sligo Cllrs attend meetings remotely 2:35

3d ago2:35

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There’s been a mixed reaction to plans to allow Sligo County Councillors attend meetings remotely. Sligo is one of five local authorities to receive funding under the Hybrid Council Meeting Scheme. Forty thousand euro has been allocated by the Government and an additional twenty thousand euro will be provided by Sligo County Council for the project…

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Sligo's Winter Maintenance Programme comes under fire 2:21

3d ago2:21

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Sligo's Winter Maintenance Programme for this year has come under fire. The plan grits a number of high priority routes in the County but it's thought that there's still a lot of treacherous roads locally that should be added to it. The programme is already said to be at full capacity with no room for more routes to be included. Fine Gael Cllr Thom…

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Mental health cafe opens in Sligo 6:59

3d ago6:59

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The number of people attending a new Mental Health Café in Sligo is said to be steadily increasing since it opened a few weeks ago. Solace Café, located in Retreat House on Charles Street in the town, has been described as a much needed initiative, not only for Sligo, but for the wider North West region. Appointments can be made from Thursday right…

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Calls for TII to review N56 policy heard in Dáil 2:53

3d ago2:53

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The Government have been asked to engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to review their policy on the N56 in Donegal. Currently, people are not able to build houses along the route due to the unsafe nature of the road. The TII are suggesting a reduction in speed limits along the road, but speaking in the Dáil this morning, Donegal Sinn Fein …

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Sligo County Council receive funding to allow members attend meetings remotely 2:13

3d ago2:13

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Sligo County Council is one of five local authorities around the country to receive funding to facilitate councillors attending meetings remotely. Sligo County Council have been allocated 40,000 euro by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, while the Council will also provide 20,000 euro, bringing the total cost of the project t…

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No EU budget to support Nature Restoration Law 2:17

3d ago2:17

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Recent developments show that there is no EU budget to support the Nature Restoration Law, despite previous assurances given to North West farmers. Taoiseach Simon Harris is now being called upon to address the issue immediately, before the Dáil is dissolved. It's understood that a number of farmers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal feel misled regar…

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Pressure on Government to enact Occupied Territories Bill before Dáil dissolves 1:58

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The government has been called on locally to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. The Occupied Territories Bill is a proposed law in Ireland aimed at preventing the country from trading goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. Following Israel's war on Gaza, hopes have escalated that the Dáil will pass the bil…

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Donegal homeowners protesting outside Department of Housing today 1:52

4d ago1:52

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A group of Donegal homeowners who saw remediation scheme forms downgraded without their knowledge are protesting outside the Department of Housing Headquarters this afternoon. Around 50 people have travelled to Dublin from Donegal and further afield today. It was previously revealed that a number of application forms had been altered, without the k…

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Hopes Local Link services can be extended over Christmas period 1:43

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It's thought that there should be an extension to the local link service across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal over the festive season. There's been a big success locally with the scheme and it's thought that a later schedule over the Christmas period would prove popular with various rural communities in the region. Sligo County Council is to write to …

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North West used as example for abolishing Carer's Means Test 2:19

4d ago2:19

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Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been used as examples in Dáil today as to why the Carer’s Allowance Means Test should be abolished. Across the North West, it’s approximated that family carers save the state a combined €985 million in healthcare every year. Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin highlighted that care is a societal issue that imp…

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No risk of turf being searched and seized in North West 2:28

4d ago2:28

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There is no immediate risk of homes being inspected and turf confiscated in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal amid attempts to crackdown on the sale of smoky fuels. In the Draft Air Pollution Bill, there is the possibility that local authority staff could have the right to enter private dwellings to search and seize. However, no more consideration will be…

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ATU set to benefit from €6.2m funding allocation 2:21

4d ago2:21

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ATU are set to be awarded €6.2m in funding towards research and infrastructure upgrades. It's part of an €80m windfall for higher education institutions, with the announcement made by the Department of Further and Higher Education today. The funding announced today is set to be shared between ATU Campuses in Sligo, Donegal and Galway. Following new…

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Gerry McKeever to contest General Election 2:25

4d ago2:25

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Another candidate has stepped forward to run in the upcoming General Election Gerry McKeever has declared his intention to run as an Independent candidate in the Donegal constituency. A barber by trade, Mr McKeever has never contested an election before, either at local or national level. Speaking to Ocean FM News, he feels he would be a voice for …

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Local farmers living in fear over roaming gangs 2:25

4d ago2:25

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Farmers across Sligo and Leitrim are said to be living in fear over roaming gangs and criminals potentially targeting their property. The latest crime figures for Sligo have previously shown that theft, damage offences and burglary are all on the rise. Independent Ireland General Election candidate and Cllr Michael Clarke has once again reiterated …

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Donegal to Dublin flight to continue 'well into the future' 1:45

5d ago1:45

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Reassurances have been given to passengers flying from Donegal and Dublin that the service is officially secured. The flight is used extensively by business, students, tourists and above all patients travelling to and from Dublin for Medical appointments. The service has been extended, with that Emerald Airlines will continuing to operate it for an…

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Decision pending over compliance of planning regulations at Benbulben Court 1:38

5d ago1:38

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An Bord Pleanala has yet to confirm if Benbulben Court in Sligo is fully complying with planning regulations. There have been a substantial amount of queries over the planning status of the apartment complex, after a decision was taken to house hundreds of asylum seekers there. The premises traditionally housed students but is privately owned. Now …

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Calls for Leitrim to be included in Defective Concrete Block Scheme 2:43

5d ago2:43

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Calls have been made for Leitrim to be included in the Defective Concrete Block Scheme. It comes as number of cases have been discovered in the north of the county - in Manorhamilton and Tullaghan. Sligo was recently added to the redress scheme, but the Government is now being urged to expand the supports further, following backing from Leitrim Cou…

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North west farmers protest against Mercosur deal 2:40

5d ago2:40

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Farmers across the north west were among those who gathered outside Leinster House this afternoon against the potential ratification of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. Among the details in the agreement would see 99,000 tonnes of South American beef allowed into the European market every year. It is understood that the European Commission is plann…

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INTO calling for reduction in Irish class sizes to match EU average 2:28

5d ago2:28

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A reduction in class sizes are among the priorities outlined by the INTO in their pre-election manifesto. Currently, average class sizes are at 23 students per group, which is above the EU average. Among the 30 other priorities the union outline are addressing the shortage in supply of teachers, more support for students with special education need…

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Sinn Fein's Noel Jordan to contest General Election in Donegal 2:29

5d ago2:29

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It's been confirmed that Sinn Fein Cllr Noel Jordan is set to contest the upcoming General Election in the Donegal constituency. Cllr Jordan will be the third Sinn Fein Candidate added to the party ticket for Donegal, after sitting TDs Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn were selected at convention in recent weeks. A three candidate strategy wa…

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Former An Post workers from North West to attend pension protest 2:13

5d ago2:13

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A number of former An Post workers from the North West will be protesting in Dublin tomorrow. Organised by Post Office Pensioners United, they aim to overturn a restriction that limits pension increases to 2%. Concerns are being raised that the An Post pensions will not be sustainable going forward. Paul Moreland, of POPU and former An Post employe…

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Calls for review of critical skills list to address construction workers shortfall 1:19

5d ago1:19

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It's felt that an urgent review is needed of Ireland's critical skills list to address the shortfall of construction workers across the country. It's estimated that there is currently a shortage of around 80,000 workers across the construction sector. With Ireland struggling with a housing crisis, it's understood that essential trades, such as cons…

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Cllr launches scathing attack on landowners who aren't cutting hedges 2:08

5d ago2:08

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A Donegal County Councillor has launched a scathing attack on landowners who are not cutting their hedges in the region. It's after a lorry sustained significant damage recently, as a result of overhanging branches in the Glenties MD. Hedge cutting season came back into effect at the beginning of September, but there's still reports of many routes …

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No sign of catering return on Sligo to Dublin train 1:29

5d ago1:29

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It remains to be sign when refreshments and drinks will return to the Sligo to Dublin train service. Earlier this year, Irish Rail confirmed that it plans to reintroduce catering services on all its Intercity trains by the end of the year. Catering services had been suspended across the network in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic after gover…

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Concern over conditions at Grange Vocational School 2:08

5d ago2:08

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There's major concern over current conditions at Grange Vocational School. Overcrowding, unsuitable toilet facilities and end of life prefabs are just some of the issues facing both teachers and students. An application for a significant extension was submitted to the Department some time back but is said to have faced numerous setbacks. Sinn Fein …

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Fears of another difficult winter at Sligo University Hospital 2:44

5d ago2:44

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There are fears that Sligo University Hospital could descend into another winter of chaos. While efforts are seemingly underway to fill a number of vacancies, it's thought that it's nowhere enough to address the shortfalls locally. Labour Cllr Nessa Cosgrove believes that the root of the problem is that none of the relevant bodies are taking full r…

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Tributes paid to Manorhamilton Livestock Mart director following passing 1:59

5d ago1:59

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Tributes have been paid to the director of Manorhamilton Livestock Mart, Ivan Moffitt, who passed away on Sunday. Ivan, a native of Blacklion in Cavan was a popular figure and held the role in the north Leitrim town for a number of years. Following his passing, it has been confirmed that Manorhamilton Livestock Mart will be closed until further not…

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Public information event to be held this week to tackle Donegal dereliction 1:24

5d ago1:24

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In a bid to tackle the issue of vacant and derelict properties in south Donegal, a public information event will take place this week. The event at the Termon Complex in Pettigo will take place on Thursday, November 7th from 3pm until 6pm. Officials from Donegal County Council will be in attendance to give information on the vacant and derelict pro…

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Sligo Tidy Towns to benefit from nationwide funding 2:36

5d ago2:36

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Sligo Tidy Towns groups are in line to receive a combined total of €34,000 in 2025. It is part of a €1.5million allocation nationwide, with the intention of supporting the continued positive impact of Tidy Towns in communities. Each group applying will eligible for between €1,000 - €4,000. Chair of Sligo Tidy Towns, Finbarr Filan, says this type of…

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No immediate plans to employ Sligo Road Safety Officer 1:57

6d ago1:57

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There are still no plans to employ a Road Safety Officer at Sligo County Council. It was thought some months back that the role was to be filled imminently. There are however other plans afoot to tackle road safety within the County going forward. Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says with a big increase in collisions there needs to be in turn a big reac…

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Question marks remain over new ATU student accommodation 2:56

6d ago2:56

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There are calls on the Government to do what's in its gift to fast track the sale of a site owned by Sligo County Council to ATU Sligo to build student accommodation. The plans came before Council today and include the intention to sell 16 acres of land in Ardaghowen to the ATU. The site is situated 1 km northeast of Sligo town centre and was acqui…

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National recognition for Coiste Forbartha na Carraige 2:07

6d ago2:07

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Coiste Forbartha na Carraige were among the prize winners at the 2024 IFB Pride of Place Awards in Monaghan on Saturday. The awards, which are coordinated through local authorities across Ireland, acknowledge work carried out in communities to shape, change and improve their respective communities took place at the Hillgrove Hotel. The committee we…

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Sligo Rovers Chairman hails new funding as "momentous day" 4:46

6d ago4:46

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Sligo Rovers are among the main beneficiaries of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund which has been announced today. Over 16 million euro is heading to the North West, which will aid the redevelopment of the Showgrounds.

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Killybegs public asked to be patient over town development works 2:45

6d ago2:45

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A number of developments are taking place in Killybegs town this week, leading to traffic congestion in the area. The public are being asked for patience when encountering delays as they will be only temporary. Included in the current construction projects are speed ramps, a bus stop and a playground. Donegal Cllr Niamh Kennedy says all the works w…

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