News - Sligo-Leitrim
Dáil to hear of local opposition to Mercusor deal
The government has said they are against the agreement, which, if passed, could see beef prices could fall by up to 45 per cent in five years.
Nov 18, 2025 07:38
Local Fianna Fáil TD hopes party's review of presidential campaign will be published next month
The report was due to be completed last Wednesday.
Nov 15, 2025 13:37
RESULT: Catherine Connolly tops the poll in Sligo-Leitrim
Oct 25, 2025 17:06
Connolly leads the way in Sligo-Leitrim
Oct 25, 2025 12:41
Feighan flooded with sectarian and racist abuse online
The Sligo-Leitrim deputy says one of his grandfathers was a commander of the IRA in north Roscommon, and was a Sinn Féin councillor.
Oct 23, 2025 13:18
Tánaiste says energy watchdog will look into power cuts in Leitrim
Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says 400 premises in south Leitrim were left without electricity after Storm Amy.
Oct 12, 2025 11:56
Local senator calls for government to counteract misinformation around refugees
She warned that such narratives not only harm vulnerable people seeking safety but also undermine public trust in government institutions.
Sep 26, 2025 13:20
Local senator welcomes plans to restore catering services on Sligo-Dublin line
The travel company says it's working on funding to restore the catering trolley service on trains.
Aug 21, 2025 13:01
Local senator urges Budget 2026 to tackle youth cost of living concerns
Labour party's Nessa Cosgrove has been speaking with members of Spunout, who voiced their opinions about the cost of living crisis at a meeting held earlier this week.
Jul 5, 2025 13:12
Son of former Minister elected Fine Gael vice-chair in Sligo-Leitrim
Jude Perry who is the son of former Minister and TD John Perry, was elected at an event held in Sligo this week.
Jul 5, 2025 11:09
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
Over 200 local carers set to benefit from expansion of allowance thresholds
The Carer's Allowance income threshold will rise from €450 to €625 for a single person, and from €900 to €1,250 for carers with a spouse or partner.
Jul 2, 2025 13:15
Calls grow for Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in Sligo-Leitrim
The group says the North West is one of four regions still waiting for funding promised under a 2019 national framework.
Jun 29, 2025 13:21
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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