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Numbered pillars will help save lives

Sligo Bay RNLI station has said the quick response in erecting numbers on the pillars marking the route from Coney Island to the mainland will greatly improve. safety there. Thanking the county council, Willie Murphy, Lifeboat Operations manager, explained that the work was undertaken under the supervision of Mr Gary Salter, Senior Executive Engineer.

Council calls for NAMA type rescue package to deal with mortgage arrears

Sligo Borough Council has called on the Minister for Finance to introduce a NAMA style scheme for householders facing serious mortgage arrears.

Carmel honoured for work with elderly

Riverstown woman, Carmel Devaney, aged 73, has scooped an All Ireland Inspirational Life Award for being an outstanding role model and an example of an active and inspirational life at an award ceremony in Belfast, hosted by BT. Carmel was presented with her award on Monday, along with two other winners, by Senator Mary White and Dame Joan Harbison, for her role as chairperson of the Athlone Careers Support Group and for living a life dedicated to caring for others, including family and friends, over the past 20 years.

HSE confirms 58 beds closed in Sligo hospital

There are 58 beds currently closed in Sligo General Hospital, Ms Chris Kane, office of the Regional Director of HSE West told this week's meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, in response to a question from Cllr Declan Bree.

Funding for traffic calming

Dr Jimmy Devins T.D has acknowledged funding towards traffic calming measures in Sligo town, announced as part of the local roads grants for 2010.

Carl still blowing strong at 80

By JIM GRAY

When the young Carl Nielsen arrived from Copenhagen to Tubbercurry on January 5th, 1955, his command of the English language extended to no more than the odd catch phrase from Hollywood movies of the time. His wife, Sonja, could hardly muster a word at all, having to resort to an English dictionary when shopping in the local stores.

Taxi driver pulled passenger's bra strap

A taxi driver who pulled the bra strap of a female passenger in what was described as a technical assault had a summons struck out on the payment of €300 to the North West Hospice at Sligo District Court.

Planning application to be lodged for GAA Centre of Excellence

By LEO GRAY

Sligo GAA is ready to lodge a planning application with Sligo County Council for the development of a €3 million state-of-the art training centre.

'More head shops than post offices' prompts council calls for tougher laws

Members of Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council have called on the Government to introduce as a matter of urgency the necessary legislation for the strict regulation of 'head shops' and the substances sold in them.

Cost of Lissadell case will only be clear after Judge's decision

The cost to Sligo County Council of the ongoing High Court case over alleged rights of way across the Lissadell Estate will only be accurately determined after the case is finalised and much will depend on how long the case runs and its outcome, members of Sligo County Council were told at their March monthly meeting.