Reported UFO sightings in North West
There were reported sightings of UFO’s over part of the region last night. Several people living in the North West have taken to social media where they are reporting having witnessed Unidentified silent flying objects described as being similar to b2 Bombers flying at low altitude. Reported sightings…
Money will allow further progress on Fintra Bridge project
Donegal County Council has today confirmed that funding is to be provided this year to allow further progress on the Fintra Bridge and road realignment project. The money, from the Department of Transport, will allow completion of the Compulsory Purchase process and as well as for preparation of the construction…
New ATM for Drumshanbo
A new ATM has been installed in the Leitrim town of Drumshanbo. The new cash withdrawal facility is located in the exterior wall of the Credit Union building, in the town centre. The former Bank of Ireland ATM was decommissioned after the closure of the former Bank of Ireland branch…
Sligo Engineering Fair takes place this Sunday
After an absence of two years because of Covid, the Sligo Engineering Fair will return for its fourth annual event this coming Sunday at IT Sligo and online, from noon to 5pm. The event is free but people should book tickets at sligoengineeringfair.ie to ensure their spot This year’s fair…
Smarting over the Smart Meters – Donegal pensioner not happy with ESB bill increase
80 year old Charles, who lives in South Donegal, wants answers from ESB Networks as to why his electricity bill has shown a huge increase since the installation of his smart meter and whether the two are connected. Charles’ bill increased from €133 to €237 since the changeover OceanFM…
Sligo Labour Party rep calls for support for ‘work from home’ Bill
More than 70% of people in the north west feel they should have the right to opt to work from home. That’s according to a new poll that shows the bulk of that majority are women and young people. Now, a Sligo-based Labour representative is calling on the government to…
Motorists in Donegal, Sligo caught speeding on Slowdown Day, which continues until 7am Wednesday
Gardai are conducting high visibility checks on routes across the north west today as part of National Slow Down Day, which continues until tomorrow morning. So far, motorists in various areas have been caught speeding, among them a person travelling at 69km per hour in a 50km zone on the…