North Leitrim windfarm opponents reject claims of huge economic advantages
Those opposed to planned new windfarm developments in North Leitrim have rejected claims that they will represent a huge economic boost to the region, and provide a significant rates income for Leitrim County Council. Adrienne Diamond of Dromahair and Joe Sheerin of Kiltyclogher are among those warning of the long-term…
latest 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 people
All local electoral areas in the north west are below the national 14 day rate per 100,000 population of 122.6. The latest daily figures also show 25 new cases were recorded in Co. Donegal, less than 5 in Leitrim and none in Sligo. Accurate as of the 12th of April,…
Ganley insists Mass ban is a breach of his constitutional rights
Businessman Declan Ganley has been outlining why he has taken a High Court case against the State over the restrictions on people attending church services during Covid lockdown. He claims the ban represents a breach of his constitutional right to worship, and access to online church services does not represent…
Future of small Libraries needs to be secured
Calls will be made at next week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council for the local authority to guarantee the future of small libraries throughout the County. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott is expected to raise the issue at next meeting of the Councillors early…
Hairdresser calls for immediate re-opening of business with black market activity widespread
Sligo hairdresser Marian Dineen says she understands that there is widespread evidence of black market activity within the sector, despite the Covid restrictions in place. She says it makes no sense to have hairdressers remain closed, a move which is affecting people’s health and well-being OceanFM Ireland · Hairdresser…
Local Publican begs government for clarity on reopening
Publicans believe its “inevitable” that people living in the North West and border counties will travel to the North when the pubs reopen there. From April 30th, pubs in Northern Ireland are allowed to reopen for outdoor service. The Licensed Vintners Association is calling on the Government to…
SIPTU rejects moves to privatise community job activations services.
Concerns have been raised over the Government plans to privatise the Community job activations services. SIPTU yesterday contacted the Minister of State with responsibility for Social Inclusion in the Department of Social Protection, Joe O’Brien to support the campaign to halt the proposed move. Community jobs schemes are geared to…