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Deputy Perry pictured at his Sligo office on Tuesday. Credit: Photo Carl Brennan

I'm working for less than €600 a week claims Perry

Sligo North Leitrim Deputy, John Perry who, came second in a table published for claiming most expenses in 2009 in the Dail says he's only taking home €30,000 a year.

Unoccupied maisonettes are 'attracting antisocial behaviour'

By JIM GRAY REPORTS

Sligo Borough Council has sought funding from the Department of the Environment to demolish two blocks of fifty years old Maisonettes at Forthill (pictured right).

Bogus officials and labourers

By MICHAEL MORAN

Gardai in Sligo have warned householders and in particular the elderly about bogus officials and labourers calling to homes in the area in attempts to defraud them of cash.

Airport is essential 'to maintain and grow business and tourism'

Manager of Sligo Airport, Joe Corcoran has expressed disappointment at claims made by opponents to plans to extend the runway at the airport in Strandhill and has rejected assertions that the facility is not necessary or important to the region.

Certain Council staff will no longer have any contact with Bree

By HARRY KEANEY

Certain staff members of Sligo's local authorities will not be attending council meetings nor have any contact with the Independent Socialist councillor Declan Bree who, an investigation concluded had bullied them. In addition, the Local Authority Professional Officers branch of SIPTU has instructed all of its members "to have no further contact with Clr. Bree with immediate effect."

Judge bans driver for a year for driving at speed in 'appalling weather conditions'

A District Court Judge has said he found it extraordinary that a woman with two young children who admitted two dangerous driving offences would risk life and limb by driving at 150 kilometers in a 100 kilometer zone and cut across a roundabout in appalling weather conditions.

Trade unions back new 'Love Sligo' loyalty card

A new loyalty card scheme has been launched for Sligo's trade union members with the aim of protecting jobs. Each Union member will be issued with the new "Love Sligo" loyalty card with the idea being to encourage those union members living and working in Sligo town and county to keep their business and shopping local in a bid to boost the local economy and to protect local jobs.

Timely boost for Sligo as strong second half display secures impressive win

Claiming their first FBD League victory in their third outing, an experimental Sligo side proved much too good for Leitrim in reasonably competitive game in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday. However it was after the introduction of theexperienced Noel Maguire, Tony Taylor andAdrian Marren in the final twenty minutes ofthe second half action that Sligo got on top andLeitrim’s challenge crumbled.