Hopes Donegal sewage treatment plant issues resolved
A Donegal Councillor says it’s hoped problems with the sewage treatment plant in Mountcharles will soon be solved following the announcement that it is to be linked to the system in Donegal Town. The Mountcharles plant is to be upgraded under the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme. The aim…
People advised to check for fire risks this Fire Safety Week
People throughout the region are being asked this week to have a look around their homes, businesses and farms to check for fire risks. It’s part of an awareness campaign during to coincide with Fire Safety Week. Damien McSharry, of Sligo Fire Service, says taking simple precautions can save lives.…
People encouraged to get checked this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a Donegal cancer services campaigner is using the occasion to urge people to get checked out immediately if they have any concerns. Betty Holmes, of the group Donegal Action for Cancer Care, also points out that men can also get breast cancer. She…
Homeowners in Sligo impacted by pyrite encouraged to attend protest
A Sligo Councillor is urging those impacted by pyrite to ‘make their voices heard’ at a protest in Dublin on Friday organised by mica campaigners. Independent Ballymote/Tubbercurry Councillor, Michael Clarke, claims there are 384 homes impacted by pyrite in Co. Sligo according to latest estimates. The mica protest calling for…
Electric Ireland executive’s comments described as ‘ludicrous’ following price hikes
Comments from an Electric Ireland executive suggesting those facing difficulties paying their energy bills could avail of St. Vincent de Paul have been described as ‘ludicrous’ and ‘insensitive’ by a Leitrim Councillor following further price hikes. Electric Ireland executive director Marguerite Sayers said such families ‘should contact the company, charity…
Greenway links from west to east through border region included in Development Plan
An all-island greenway network, which would include linking the Atlantic coast with the eastern seaboard through the border region, has been included in the National Development Plan. The Public Expenditure Minister has insisted safeguards are in place to ensure value for money on the new Plan. Michael McGrath says external…
Love Leitrim urging TDs to support Bill in Dail vote on Wednesday
The Love Leitrim campaign group is supporting a Bill that would impose a temporary prohibition on new data centres and large-scale fossil fuel projects like Liquified Natural Gas terminals. The group is supporting People Before Profit/Solidarity TD Bríd Smith’s Planning & Development Bill which, if successful, would stop fossil fuel…