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Householders in counties Donegal and Sligo recycled 35,000 fewer batteries last year compared to 2019. But those in Leitrim strongly bucked the trend, recycling 26,000 more batteries. The just-released figures are from WEEE Ireland for batteries recycled through retailers, such as supermarkets, hardware outlets and electronic stores. Sligo recycled 5,000…

A local Hoteliers say there has been a surge in bookings since yesterday’s announcement on easing restrictions.   Hotels, B & B’s and guesthouses will be allowed to welcome guests from June 2nd.   The Government is to examine when people can holiday abroad, with the Transport Minister suggesting it…

The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI have issued water warnings for the north west region ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. The respective warning have been made after recent demand for their services. The Coast Guard and RNLI are expecting a busy May Bank Holiday weekend on the coasts and…

Next week’s meeting of Leitrim County Council will hear calls for the local authority to contact the Minister for Community and Rural Development Heather Humphreys and the Tanáiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD to consider a funding scheme which would enable community groups to purchase…

€157,000 has been allocated for heritage projects in Sligo and Leitrim. The funding has been provided under the 2021 Historic Structures Fund announced by Minister for State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan. The Former Bachelors Building, The Red Bairn, Beltra, Gate Lodge Sligo, and the Former…

A Donegal TD has called for cross party support for legislation which would require the insurance industry to report how it has passed on the impact of the new Personal Injuries Guidelines to consumers in the form of lower premiums.   Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking after the new guidelines,…

The government is examining the return of international travel in July as part of the EU green pass system.   While no firm dates have been set the measure will be considered next month if the wider easing of restrictions goes well.   A pilot programme for large sporting events…