INMO Annual Conference to get underway in Sligo today
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Annual Delegate Conference is getting underway in Sligo later today. The three day event is being held in the Radission Blu Hotel Sligo. 300 delegates are expected to attend the organisation’s first in-person conference since 2019. Over 40 motions will be…
Gardaí in Donegal renew calls for information on serious road traffic collision
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Sunday last which took place at Meenformal, Glen, Carriag Art, Co. Donegal. The collision, which involved a single car occurred at approximately 9:15pm. A man and a woman both aged 17 were taken to Letterkenny…
Looking after your lawn – In The Garden with Liam Feeney
The best way of treating your lawn, as the growing season comes upon us, and all your questions answered. This week’s In The Garden with Liam Feeney of Feeney’s Garden Centre OceanFM Ireland · Looking after your lawn – In The Garden with Liam Feeney
Leitrim Councillor Fears complex rules around insulation criteria is a major cause for low take up
A Leitrim councillor has expressed concern over the complex nature of securing funding for insulation projects. Homeowners are being encouraged to make more use of insulation in order to reduce their reliance on solid fuels. A 2020 report from the EPA found approximately 1,300 premature deaths in…
North West farming official says silage grant is not enough
A leading north west based farming official is warning that there will be fodder shortage in the winter of 2022 The warning has been issued despite farmers being in line to receive a bonus payment of up to 1,000 euro for growing silage. The Agriculture Minister will…
Donegal hotelier issues warning over imminent VAT hike
There’s a warning that a new found momentum in the North West hospitality industry could be thrown into jeopardy should the Government increase VAT rates in September. The comments were made by Chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation Paul Diver who is also the owner…
Further frustration over parking outside Markievicz Park at GAA Championship game
There were more issues arising from illegal parking by those attending the weekend GAA Championship game at Markievicz Park in Sligo. Once again, residents in the vicinity reported driveways and footpaths blocked, while cycle lanes were also blocked – Joan Swift of the Sligo Cycling Campaign says while progress has…