Areas in North Sligo hit by major water outage
North Sligo has been hit with a major water outage. Sligo County Council has advised that due to a major burst on the outlet pipe from Barnaderg reservoir, the water supply in all areas of North Sligo will be affected until late tonight. Sligo County Council in partnership with…
Local MEP questions why funding to advance green economy has not been drawn down
A Midlands North West MEP says Millions of Euro which was supposed to be used to help the Irish economy recover from Covid is sitting on a shelf in Brussels. Sinn Fein MEP Chris MacManus says Ireland was allocated €915 million in grants from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience…
Threats of boycott leads to cancellation of Ballyshannon refugee meeting
The organiser of a meeting to highlight concerns about facilities for refugees claims the Ballyshannon venue for the meeting has had to be cancelled, after a threatened boycott. John Molloy organised a similar event in Bundoran two weeks ago, and insists his group is neither racist, anti-refugee or far-right, and…
Second phase of Active Travel Project to get underway between Collooney and Carrignagat
The second phase of the Active Travel Project between Collooney and Ballisodare has been welcomed by a Sligo councillor. Phase 2, which will stretch between Collooney and Carrignagat, will see footpaths put in place, as well as upgrades to public lighting, road signage and pedestrian linkages to Collooney train station.…
Bundoran residents offer views on facilities for Ukrainian refugees
How do those living in Bundoran feel about the arrival of 900 Ukrainian refugees into the town in recent months and do they believe there are adequate facilities and services in place for them? Dónal Ryan has been out and about in Bundoran to find out OceanFM Ireland ·…
Donegal TD sees clarification on Killybegs funding
A Donegal TD has sought clarification from the Taoiseach in relation to funding for Killybegs. Recently, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine announced almost €9 million has been awarded to Killybegs under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme – something which Independent TD Thomas Pringle described…
Sligo Councillor says significant progress is being made on S3 Bus Route in Sligo
A Sligo councillor has expressed his optimism that an adequate bus service for the S3 route in Sligo will be in operation this year. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Magheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road.…