Coveney asked to help with Lough Talt water plant application
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has been asked to help in the effort to obtain permission to build a new water treatment plant at Lough Talt in south County Sligo. The application is being made under European legislation that allows a special case to be made when a project is…
Convoy, Co Donegal deaths thought to be from natural causes
Gardaí say they are investigating the sudden deaths of an elderly couple in Convoy, Co. Donegal today, however they believe they died as a result of natural causes. Officers were alerted at around 1.30pm by a relative of the deceased. The couple, a man in his 80s and a woman…
Oil spills on N4 and A4; Ballyshannon/Belleek road reopen after accident
Sligo County Council says there has been an oil spill on the N4 between Sligo and the village of Castlebaldwin. There’s also been an oil spill on the A4 between Belcoo and Enniskillen. Motorists asked to drive with caution. Meanwhile, in Donegal, the Ballyshannon/Belleek road is open following a traffic…
Brexit: Fianna Fail agriculture spokesman calls for clarity from Europe and Irish government
Plans to introduce new arrangements for the border in Ireland and the possibility of new tariffs being imposed on Irish products to the UK will have massive ramifications on the agri-food sector. That’s according to the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Agriculture, Charlie Mc Conalogue. The Donegal TD is calling on…
IFA President claims tariff regime if no Brexit will be ‘disastrous’ for farmers
The IFA President Joe Healy claims the tariff regime in the event of a no deal Brexit will be disastrous for Irish Farmers. After last night’s defeat in Westminister the IFA President claims the prospect of a no deal has moved closer. With over 90% of Irish beef being exported…
Accident on Ballyshannon to Belleek road; diversions via Knather Road
The Ballyshannon to Belleek road is blocked because of a traffic accident. A number of vehicles are involved. Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to use the Knather Road instead.
Coast Road at Easkey in West Sligo closed
The Coast Road near Easkey, in West Sligo, will remain closed until midday tomorrow at the earliest because of debris having been washed up on it. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes.