Taoiseach accuses Donegal TD of spreading misinformation over housing crisis
The Taoiseach has accused a Donegal TD of spreading misinformation over the housing crisis. Leo Varadkar was responding to criticism from Deputy Pearse Doherty in the Dail, who once again slammed the Government over spiralling rental costs. Deputy Doherty also highlighted that many young people who want to…
St Claire’s celebrate national soccer title
St Claire’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, have won the FAI Schools senior ‘B’ girls national cup final with a 3-1 victory against Coláiste Mhuire of Askeaton (Limerick) in Athlone. Aine McLaughlin, Megan Rooney and team captain Lauren Devaney scored the St Claire’s girls to land them the national title. The Leitrim…
Efforts to restore power in Leitrim last week ‘complete chaos’
The effort to restore power in Leitrim last week has been described as complete chaos. Storm Isha and Joselyn effectively left parts of Leitrim at a standstill due to a lack both power and water supplies. Many parts of the County were left without a supply for many…
Over 1400 people awaited admission in Sligo & Letterkenny hospitals in January
Both Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals were among the most overcrowded in January. Figures released today by the INMO show there were only three instances this month nationally where less than 500 people were waiting on trolleys, chairs or other inappropriate bed spaces. Collectively, over 1400 people awaited…
Power out in parts of Manorhamilton & Bundoran
A number of homes and businesses in Manorhamilton and Bundoran are currently without power this afternoon. ESB crews are currently working to repair the faults in both locations. Power is expected to be restored to all premises later this afternoon. People are also being reminded that yellow…
Shock at high burglary rate for Sligo & Leitrim
It’s hoped that an increase of a Garda presence in rural parts of County Sligo will combat the recent rise in burglaries. It comes as figures from the CSO show that there has been a 17% increase in burglaries across the Sligo Leitrim Garda division over the last year…
Rescue 118 tasked to rescue operation on Inis Meáin this morning
Rescue 118 was tasked to a rescue operation this morning. It’s understood a fishing vessel ran aground on Inis Meáin at around 6am today. Four people were on board, and Arranmore all-weather lifeboat and Bunbeg Coast Guard Unit were all tasked alongside the helicopter. Rescue 118 safely recovered all four…