Ben Bulben

They have claimed 17,000 were placed along the roadside. A pro-life group in Donegal has sparked controversy by erecting a large number of crosses along the roadside between Bridge End and Letterkenny. The crosses were erected between 4am and 7am on Friday morning, and it is claimed a total of 17,000 were planted to raise […]

They have claimed 17,000 were placed along the roadside. A pro-life group in Donegal has sparked controversy by erecting a large number of crosses along the roadside between Bridge End and Letterkenny. The crosses were erected between 4am and 7am on Friday morning, and it is claimed a total of 17,000 were planted to raise […]

8 years ago

The massive ‘NO’ sign on Ben Bulben has been removed

Ben Bulben is back to its former glory. The people of Sligo can enjoy looking up at Ben Bulben, the county’s most famous landmark, after the massive NO sign that appeared on Thursday morning was removed. The following image was posted on Friday morning by illustrator and cartoonist Annie West. When contacted by JOE, she […]

Ben Bulben is back to its former glory. The people of Sligo can enjoy looking up at Ben Bulben, the county’s most famous landmark, after the massive NO sign that appeared on Thursday morning was removed. The following image was posted on Friday morning by illustrator and cartoonist Annie West. When contacted by JOE, she […]

8 years ago

Sligo County Council issue updated statement on Ben Bulben

Sligo County Council has this afternoon issued an updated statement on the giant “No” sign on the side of Ben Bulben. The sign, which argues in favour of a No vote in next week’s Eighth Amendment referendum, has been the source of great controversy in Ireland since early Thursday morning when it was erected. Sligo […]

Sligo County Council has this afternoon issued an updated statement on the giant “No” sign on the side of Ben Bulben. The sign, which argues in favour of a No vote in next week’s Eighth Amendment referendum, has been the source of great controversy in Ireland since early Thursday morning when it was erected. Sligo […]

8 years ago

PICS: Exclusive photos of Ben Bulben No sign

Controversy has erupted today over a large “No” sign that has been placed on the northern side of Ben Bulben. A group called Sligo for Life spent the morning erecting the sign, which refers to Ireland’s upcoming referendum on removing the Eighth Amendment from the constitution. The group is campaigning for the retention of the […]

Controversy has erupted today over a large “No” sign that has been placed on the northern side of Ben Bulben. A group called Sligo for Life spent the morning erecting the sign, which refers to Ireland’s upcoming referendum on removing the Eighth Amendment from the constitution. The group is campaigning for the retention of the […]

8 years ago

Sligo County Council issue statement on enormous No sign on Ben Bulben

A Sligo County Council spokesperson has said the council had been “inundated with calls” after a massive “No” sign was erected on the side of Ben Bulben this morning. The sign appeared in the early hours of Thursday morning, eight days before the Irish public will go to the polls to decide the matter of […]

A Sligo County Council spokesperson has said the council had been “inundated with calls” after a massive “No” sign was erected on the side of Ben Bulben this morning. The sign appeared in the early hours of Thursday morning, eight days before the Irish public will go to the polls to decide the matter of […]

8 years ago