Dáil hears claims of 75% rent increases in Tubbercurry
A Sligo Leitrim TD has accused some landlords of implementing unrealistic rent increases The Dáil has heard of a recent case in Tubbercurry where a landlord informed a family that their rent would be increased from 800 to 1400 euro – a 75% jump. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin…
Further pressure applied on Housing Minister over Mica Redress
The Housing Minister has been further pressed for a timeline as to when the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme will be brought before Cabinet. Homeowners had been expecting the Mica Bill to be brought before the Oireachtas this week however it’s now expected that that will happen on Tuesday next.…
Donegal’s Ciara Grant on the move again
Donegal’s Republic of Ireland senior soccer international Ciara Grant has agreed to join Heart of Midlothian from Rangers at the end of June. The Letterkenny woman confirmed the news on social media on Wednsday afternoon. Grant signed for Glasgow Rangers from League of Ireland champions Shelbourne earlier this year and…
Update: Road reopens following crash at Kinlough
Gardai have confirmed that the road in Kinlough County Leitrim has now reopened following a crash earlier this afternoon. Traffic is moving freely in the area.
Breaking: Emergency services at scene of crash at Kinlough
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision in Kinlough County Leitrim. The crash happened at around 3.30 this afternoon. Traffic diversions are in place with motorists advised to avoid the area if possible. There are no further details at this time.
Sinn Fein repeats call for immediate mini-budget
Sinn Fein has repeated its call for an immediate mini-budget to deal with the cost of living crisis. The Dail has heard families are struggling to make ends meet, with Sinn Fein saying the government is ‘out of touch’. It follows concerns energy and fuel prices are set…
Sligo’s Niall Murphy to miss Tailteann Cup quarter-final
Sligo are set to be without their chief marksman in attack, Niall Murphy, for this Sunday’s Tailteann Cup quarter-final against Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon. Murphy has a hamstring injury which was picked up training last week. He was introduced briefly during last Saturday’s extra-time win against London, but had to be…