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Sharp increase in number of children referred to autism support workers in Sligo/Leitrim

The initiative was introduced by the Home Youth Liaison Service in 2024.

Apr 29, 2026 13:25

Increase in termination notices issued by landlords to tenants locally

Among those include a young mother and other families in county Leitrim who are being forced to leave their existing dwelling.

Apr 16, 2026 13:13

Government under fire for voting against minimum wage bill

It would have abolished pay rates for young workers that are below the €13.50 an hour minimum wage.

Dec 18, 2025 17:15

Food inflation expected to hit 3.5% by Christmas

Last year, turkeys started from around 13 euro at one supermarket chain, but prices at a number of retailers like Tesco and SuperValu are already higher this season - with a 9-kilo bird selling for 49 euro.

Oct 26, 2025 08:32

Labour proposes free GP care and transport for children in alternative budget

Revealed this week, the party say they want to identify the gaps in society and economy.

Oct 4, 2025 14:19

LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly

Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'

Sep 20, 2025 14:30

Local senator insists new North-West surgical hub should be located in Sligo

It comes as an ongoing dispute has been taking place over whether it should be developed at Sligo or Letterkenny University Hospital.

Jul 4, 2025 13:35

Labour to push Government to take action for Gaza

It calls for collective steps to enable the development of a lasting ceasefire for the region.

May 24, 2025 08:02

International trade tensions could delay living wage plans warns Seantor

It was announced by the previous government the national minimum wage would be replaced by a living wage from 2026.

Apr 14, 2025 10:55

Sligo senator blasts government ministers over Storm response

The Sligo-Leitrim senator was also critical of the Minister for Forestry Michael Healy-Rae:

Feb 27, 2025 13:27

Local Labour Party candidate secures Seanad seat

She will now be one of eleven members of the Seanad's Labour panel.

Feb 2, 2025 13:21

Labour election candidate would like to see amalgamation with Social Democrats

Sligo Cllr Nessa Cosgrove ran for the Labour party in Sligo-Leitrim receiving 3.7% of first preference votes according to tallies.

Nov 30, 2024 19:46

Fine Gael ranks as most popular party in the country

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin round out the top three.

Aug 4, 2024 08:21

Ballaghaderreen community activist to run in local elections

The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.

Mar 16, 2024 08:53

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