Minister for OPW visits Strandhill, Rosses Point to see coastal erosion
Money is not now an issue when it comes to dealing with the problem of coastal erosion in Strandhill. That was the message of the government minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O Donovan, when he visited the seaside resort this morning. He pointed out the…
Eye Care for Hayfever, Contact Lenses, and Anti Viral Lenses
Martha Ward from Sweeney’s Opticians in Sligo gave some practical tips on dealing with hayfever, using contact lenses in water and talked about anti viral lenses for glasses. She also answered some listeners questions too. To contact Martha at Sweeney’s Opticians call 071 91 69090. All Podcasts can be found…
Gleniff landowners holding the area to ransom by restricting access says The Bull
North Sligo farmer and landowner, Andy The Bull McSharry, has accused other landowners in Gleniff of holding the area to ransom in not allowing access to their lands for tourists and hillwalkers. He says it was embarrassing to hear of an incident over the weekend when dozens of people were…
No change to Garda service in Kinlough during refurbishment of station
Gardaí will remain in Kinlough while refurbishment works are being carried out to the local station in the north Leitrim Town. Concern was expressed locally that the Garda presence in Leitrim’s fastest growing town would be reduced while the works were taking place. At this week’s meeting of…
North West Hospitality Sector re-opens today
Hotels and B&B’s across the north west can welcome back guests for the first time in more than 5 months from today. Guesthouses and self-catering accommodation can also reopen, as part of the government’s planned easing of restrictions. The Irish Hotels Federation says today’s reopening will result in…
Legal challenge to Lunney abduction trial fails
A legal challenge to the non-jury Special Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to hear the Kevin Lunney abduction trial has failed. The decision clears the way for the trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and seriously assaulting the director of Quinn Industrial Holdings to begin tomorrow. Kevin Lunney claims he…
Beef Plan Movement rebrands as Irish Beef and Lamb Association
The national vice chairman of the Irish Beef and Lamb Association says the recently rebranded association will attempt to provide greater representation for all farmers. Gurteen, Co Sligo farmer Gerard Pilkington and several other farm officials have assumed key executive positions in the new group, which was previously referred to…