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Irish Rail may have to suspend Sligo line services due to floods

Irish Rail may have to suspend Sligo line services due to floods

Flood-hit families in Co Clare call on Government to relocate them

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 20:33
‘I think she is terrified’: Woman facing deportation to Nigeria from Sligo

‘I think she is terrified’: Woman facing deportation to Nigeria from Sligo

Asylum group says Loveth Oyiboka (29) was only member of her family to survive 2015 massacre

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 14:29
Shannon floods: Locals divided on how to tackle crisis

Shannon floods: Locals divided on how to tackle crisis

Residents of Carrick-in-Shannon want action so they can 'get on with our lives'

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 20:43
Homes in Co Clare village turned to islands as Shannon flooding continues

Homes in Co Clare village turned to islands as Shannon flooding continues

Businesses and homeowners in Carrick-on-Shannon also bracing for more floods

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 22:07
Lottery luck for syndicate set up to raise money for community centre

Lottery luck for syndicate set up to raise money for community centre

The 295 winners in the Cavan parish of Drumgoon include former GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 16:46
Tributes paid to Kurdish community member killed in Sligo crash

Tributes paid to Kurdish community member killed in Sligo crash

Hasib Allakarami (21) died after the car he was driving collided with a truck on the N4

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 17:20
Snakes and lizards found in cannabis grow house in Co Sligo

Snakes and lizards found in cannabis grow house in Co Sligo

Three Polish nationals, all aged 35, pleaded guilty to two charges

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 21:12
Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin announces resignation

Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin announces resignation

It is expected Tipperary TD Alan Kelly will be among candidates looking to succeed him

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 20:17
‘Mum would put a plate of food in front of me and I would cry my eyes out’

‘Mum would put a plate of food in front of me and I would cry my eyes out’

Along with the chronic physical illnesses of diabetes and fibromyalgia, Emma Donoghue (26) has had postnatal depression and anorexia to contend with. But life is slowly getting better

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 06:01
Sligo-Leitrim results: One seat each for SF, FF, FG and Independent

Sligo-Leitrim results: One seat each for SF, FF, FG and Independent

Outgoing Eamon Scanlon (FF) in running until end but lost out to Feighan (FG)

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 00:16
Election 2020: Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

Election 2020: Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

Sligo-Leitrim Senator was elected on the 15th count

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 23:05
Election 2020: Marian Harkin (Independent)

Election 2020: Marian Harkin (Independent)

Sligo-Leitrim – Elected on 14th count

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 22:58
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald says State no longer has a ‘two-party system’

Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald says State no longer has a ‘two-party system’

Gerry Adams compares party’s election performance to vote for first Dáil in 1918

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 19:46
Parents of those with disabilities ‘changing family members on floors of public toilets’

Parents of those with disabilities ‘changing family members on floors of public toilets’

More than 1,200 parents over the age of 70 acting as primary carers of adult children

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 17:18
Micheál Martin rules out future coalition with Sinn Féin

Micheál Martin rules out future coalition with Sinn Féin

FF leader dismisses results of opinion poll which placed his party ahead of FG

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 14:17
Election 2020: Sligo-Leitrim constituency profile

Election 2020: Sligo-Leitrim constituency profile

A lot will hinge on order of eliminations in this constituency with 19 candidates running

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 21:51
Election 2020: Kenny believes his stand on immigration will not affect his chances

Election 2020: Kenny believes his stand on immigration will not affect his chances

Voters in Carrick-on-Shannon are looking at the Hs – health, housing and hyper-inflation

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 18:19
John Perry to contest general election as an Independent

John Perry to contest general election as an Independent

Former minister says he will be appealing to voters across the political spectrum

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 15:55
Bingo players express relief as Government backs down on prize cap

Bingo players express relief as Government backs down on prize cap

‘That legislators even considered it without realising the effects makes you wonder’

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 01:00
Showjumper fined €11,000 for deceiving family when selling ponies

Showjumper fined €11,000 for deceiving family when selling ponies

Michael Kearins sent inferior ‘dead ringer’ when one of the animals agreed on could not be sold

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 17:57
‘Broken’ system failing those with mental health issues

‘Broken’ system failing those with mental health issues

Leah Cull calls for greater action after losing father and brother in space of five years

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 03:05
Up to 1,500 attend rally over planned closure of holiday centre for disabled

Up to 1,500 attend rally over planned closure of holiday centre for disabled

Cuisle centre in Roscommon due to close next Friday over lack of funds to upgrade it

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 16:28
Showjumper guilty of deceit fails to turn up for sentence after fall

Showjumper guilty of deceit fails to turn up for sentence after fall

Michal Kearins (36) of Knockbeg, Collooney, Co Sligo suffered ‘a minor injury’, court hears

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 14:38
Dublin Jimmy: ‘He spent a long time throwing his weight around this area’

Dublin Jimmy: ‘He spent a long time throwing his weight around this area’

Even after his death, locals in Ballyconnell only talk anonymously about Cyril McGuinness

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 21:21
Hunker down, Sligo householders urge those facing water restrictions on the east

Hunker down, Sligo householders urge those facing water restrictions on the east

People in the west are well used to having their water supply restricted

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 01:30
Leitrim councillors urge amendment of asylum-seeker plan

Leitrim councillors urge amendment of asylum-seeker plan

Department of Justice asked to amend its plan to place 130 people in one location

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 21:56
Ballinamore residents to set up welcoming committee for asylum seekers

Ballinamore residents to set up welcoming committee for asylum seekers

Group formed as ‘alternative voice’ to those holding round-the-clock protest in town

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 02:12
Priest’s plea fails to stop protests over Leitrim asylum seeker centre plan

Priest’s plea fails to stop protests over Leitrim asylum seeker centre plan

Cleric concerned protests and attack on TD’s car could give Ballinamore a negative image

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 20:49
Martin Kenny’s family ‘shocked, frightened and amazed’ about arson

Martin Kenny’s family ‘shocked, frightened and amazed’ about arson

Sinn Féin TD says burning of car outside his home reminded him of Kevin Lunney attack

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 15:31
Political leaders condemn apparent arson attack on Sinn Féin TD’s car

Political leaders condemn apparent arson attack on Sinn Féin TD’s car

Martin Kenny spoke in support of centre for asylum seekers in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 02:33
Minister for Justice ‘appalled’ by alleged arson attack on TD’s car

Minister for Justice ‘appalled’ by alleged arson attack on TD’s car

Sinn Féin’s Martin Kenny supports plan to house asylum seekers in Ballinamore

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 13:48
Department declines to say if Ballinamore asylum centre plan ‘paused’

Department declines to say if Ballinamore asylum centre plan ‘paused’

Local Sinn Féin TD backing plan says he has reported receiving death threat to gardaí

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 16:17
Former garda in eviction case says he would require €1m to appear in court again

Former garda in eviction case says he would require €1m to appear in court again

Man charged with assault at scene of eviction near Roscommon town

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 17:04
Nearly 400 sign up to Ballinamore protests over asylum housing plans

Nearly 400 sign up to Ballinamore protests over asylum housing plans

Action over ‘lack of facilities’ and ‘not wanting to throw these people into concrete jungle’

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 20:41
Ballinamore residents protest against asylum seekers plan

Ballinamore residents protest against asylum seekers plan

Meeting held over proposal to accommodate up to 130 people in Co Leitrim town

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 09:44
Ballinamore residents hold ‘crisis meeting’ over asylum seeker plan

Ballinamore residents hold ‘crisis meeting’ over asylum seeker plan

Locals to stage protest outside apartment block expected to be used as accommodation

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 22:22
Fishermen warn of ‘mayhem’ on seas in event of no-deal Brexit

Fishermen warn of ‘mayhem’ on seas in event of no-deal Brexit

Concerns rise of conflict between trawlers from different countries once rules change

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 19:55
Protesters claim ‘victory’ in fight against direct provision

Protesters claim ‘victory’ in fight against direct provision

‘We are not finished. We will probably have another march, and, yes, I would like to see asylum seekers join us’

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 21:49
First man to head a rape crisis centre says stigma of assault still prevails

First man to head a rape crisis centre says stigma of assault still prevails

Psychotherapist David Madden appointed chief executive of Sligo Rape Crisis Centre

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 01:01
Former asylum seeker Mabel Chah to launch EP in Sligo

Former asylum seeker Mabel Chah to launch EP in Sligo

Cameroonian singer who arrived here in 2013 says music helped her through bad times

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 01:00
‘WB Yeats would turn is his grave’: Croagh wind farm plan draws ire of locals

‘WB Yeats would turn is his grave’: Croagh wind farm plan draws ire of locals

Coillte says proposal for 10 ‘giant’ turbines on Sligo/Leitrim border is based on new guidelines

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 01:00
Fermanagh bomb: ‘I felt the blast here in the house’

Fermanagh bomb: ‘I felt the blast here in the house’

‘There is fear and there is anger and there is absolute revulsion,’ says FF councillor

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 20:45
Nóra Quoirin’s family seeking answers to ‘many questions’

Nóra Quoirin’s family seeking answers to ‘many questions’

‘We are hoping that soon we will have more answers to our many questions’

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 20:07
Justice Minister: What happened to Nóra ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’

Justice Minister: What happened to Nóra ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’

Nóra’s uncle questions how could she have survived for five days in jungle

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 01:00
Leitrim CCTV detects criminals just 15 minutes after being activated

Leitrim CCTV detects criminals just 15 minutes after being activated

Minister launches Carrick-on-Shannon system with help of bereaved family

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 20:41
Farming scheme for vulnerable adults a ‘win-win’ for rural Ireland

Farming scheme for vulnerable adults a ‘win-win’ for rural Ireland

Social Farming Ireland opens up farm life to adults with physical or intellectual disability

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 03:08
Metal Man in danger of toppling into sea, say campaigners

Metal Man in danger of toppling into sea, say campaigners

Sligo County Council accused of neglecting the well-known landmark in Rosses Point

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 01:30
A family divided: ‘We didn’t say a proper goodbye that morning’

A family divided: ‘We didn’t say a proper goodbye that morning’

A Galway-based woman whose husband was deported wants him to be allowed to return

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 01:00
Down syndrome children suffering discrimination, say parents

Down syndrome children suffering discrimination, say parents

Summer tuition scheme excludes those with mild or moderate learning disability

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 01:00
Fracking ban in Republic ‘null and void’ if there is drilling in Fermanagh

Fracking ban in Republic ‘null and void’ if there is drilling in Fermanagh

Exploration company Tamboran claims Fermanagh’s natural gas resources could be worth £20bn over 25 years

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 00:48
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