Fewer than 25% of people who drown have been swimming when they got into difficulty
New research from Water Safety Ireland reveals more than half of accidental drownings were preceded by land-based activities such as walking or angling
Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council: Ballymote - Tubbercurry,Sligo - Drumcliff, Sligo - Strandhill local electoral areas LEAs
Local Elections: Sligo County Council results
Fianna Fáil wins largest number of seats as Labour tastes success in the county for the first time in a decade
Election weekend’s lighter moments: From a mouse in the ballot box to missing diamonds
Local election results count: The diamond, believed to have fallen from a voter’s ring while casting her ballot, was still missing at the time of going to print
Minister ‘frustrated’ at Ryanair’s bulk-purchase of homes at north Dublin estate
Darragh O’Brien says 500 people a week are drawing down loans for their first homes
Historic house in Co Sligo in danger of collapse after years of decline
Storms and neglect leave Templeview House, near Easkey, under serious threat of being lost to future generations
Peter McVerry Trust raises doubts over plans to deliver housing
Homelessness charity admits ‘more cautious’ expansion would have been ‘prudent’
Lifeguard shortages: Recruitment problems to limit patrols at Irish beaches
Shortage of skilled and qualified swimmers will hit safety patrolling of quieter beaches at busy times
Company, not council, liable for lorry’s fatal crash into roadworkers, appeal court holds
Council worker Damien Davey and a number of colleagues were injured while one, Padraig Noone (63), lost his life
Sligo councillors approve housing development near Neolithic monuments
Residents say project could exacerbate flooding issues in a nearby estate and cause traffic issues
Major row over plans to build homes near Neolithic tombs in Sligo
Councillors must vote on Monday on whether to allow the development amid protests from locals and archaeologists
Inquest into deaths in Sligo fire hears power to alarm system had been cut off for years
Doors to apartments in building where fire occurred were not certified fire doors
Storm Barra: Schools to reopen tomorrow as winds ease
Dangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without power
Traveller couple sleeping in car ‘borrow money’ for B&B to escape storm
Support group concerned about couple, one of whom suffers mental health problems
Sligo passage graves a step closer to designation as Unesco heritage site
Neolithic sites approved for inclusion on Ireland’s tenative list of world heritage sites
New Sligo road is a ‘game changer’ in terms of safety, campaigners say
N4 claimed 30 lives over three decades
Post-pandemic Ireland: 16 sweet ideas to improve our country
When Ireland returns to normal, it should be a better place than it used to be
Emergency services respond to large fire near Sligo town
Fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the Larkhill Road area
Motor insurer windfalls, Cherrywood homes and a call to prioritise 5G
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National 5G working group needed to ensure State does not miss out – report
Lack of connectivity roadmap risks eroding competitiveness, study finds
Sligo Fire Brigade battle large blaze at recyling depot in town
Three units and gardaí attend scene at Greenstar Recycling Depot
Local authorities identify key ways to help reduce carbon emissions
Councils aim to tackle inevitable consequences of climate disruption
Sligo community playground shuts due to lack of insurance
Volunteer-run local facility falls foul of corporate reluctance to issue or renew policies
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
Case in which man awarded €105,000 for slip on front porch will have to be reheard
Court of Appeal finds judge who made award had discounted alcohol as a factor in fall
More than 80% of private rental accommodation fail tests
Limerick City and County Council highest fail rate – all inspections short of compliance
Trad group Dervish’s 30th anniversary to be marked by council
The musicians are to be given a special reception by Sligo County Council
Local election result may be challenged amid electoral fraud allegations
Fine Gael makes complaint to gardaí amid surge in number of postal votes in Sligo
Sipo finds against two councillors over RTÉ undercover report
Joe Queenan and John O’Donnell both breached Local Government Act - watchdog
Protected structures at risk across country, says surveyor
Many in danger of collapse because owners 'cannot afford' to preserve them
Sligo council and Lissadell owners agree on aspects of €5m legal bill
Rights of way dispute saw local authority and couple engaged in marathon legal battle
Seán Gallagher asks councils to nominate other candidates
Businessman appears with other would-be candidates at Sligo County Council meeting
Councillor admits meeting with ‘blonde bombshell’ was ‘not my finest hour’
Joe Queenan filmed by undercover reporter discussing purported project for county Sligo
Silent protest planned in Sligo row over Traveller accommodation
Opposition to plan to move family to halting site despite animosity with current residents
Sligo to play key role as regional centre under development plan
Large hinterland and strong job sectors give Sligo ‘latent capacity’, framework claims
Over two-thirds of regional roads in state of disrepair, audit shows
Monaghan had the highest proportion of regional roads in a state of severe disrepair in 2016
Sligo and Longford councils criticised over environmental law enforcement
EPA says local authorities need to improve segregation of household food waste
Full list of local property tax rate increases and decreases for 2018
The tax automatically returns to the base rate each year of 0.18% of the house price
Gorse fires ‘devastating’ for birds and other wildlife, says charity
BirdWatch Ireland calls for enforcement of existing regulations on burning in uplands
Large gorse fire in Sligo brought under control after 30 hours
Wildlife group warns of enormous damage caused to areas with special environmental protection
Firefighters continue to battle gorse fire in Co Sligo
Wildlife group says some hill farmers have started fires to clear heather from their land
Councils’ travel bills to New York exceed €100,000
More than 50 representatives from 22 councils are travelling for St Patrick’s Day
Firefighter attacked while attending fire in Co Sligo
Firefighter injured while attending caravan which was on fire on Connaughton Road
Seven councils built no social housing from 2013 to 2015
Department of Housing: Projects under way will see hundreds of homes built in 2016
Events across country mark Easter Rising’s 100th anniversary
President Michael D Higgins to lay wreath during Arbour Hill ceremony
Grand coalition still not adding up for Fianna Fáil grassroots
Cumainn members are not for turning – and their seal of approval is required for any deal
Councils to receive €85million for road repairs following storms
A total of €106 million to be distributed this year with further council funding in May
Sligo County Council has poor financial record with €23.5m loss
Loss of €570,000 in 2014 was a dramatic improvement on the €6.3m loss in 2013
Councillors in RTÉ programme leave local authority body
Cllr John O’Donnell’s membership of LAMA terminated after he refused to resign
Sligo floods: ‘Our home is not safe, but nobody is helping us’
Properties in Leitrim also under threat as residents brace themselves for deluge
Sligo councillor claims he was victim of RTÉ ‘hatchet job’
Joe Queenan, who resigned from Fianna Fáil, says he will not give up council seat
‘Full examination’ by Monaghan council of lobbying issues
Cllr Hugh McElvaney alleged to have sought stg£10,000 for help with planning issues
Donegal councillor facing calls for resignation after RTÉ report
John O’Donnell accuses broadcaster of ‘entrapping’ him during ‘sting operation’
Sligo and Donegal councils to examine issues from RTÉ programme
Donegal inquiry to be carried out as an ‘issue of urgency and priority’ after councillor featured
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