Midlands North West MEP wants reassurances on BOI’s ATM plans
A Midlands North West MEP is seeking reassurances over new ATM plans from Bank of Ireland. The bank has announced a new fleet of over 660 ATMs will come on stream over three years. It says they can manage deposits or withdrawals and will “recycle” cash to maximise availability.…
Expectation building locally for Sligo to be added to Pyrite Scheme
Anticipation is building locally that Sligo will be added to the mica and pyrite redress scheme. It’s understood that the addition could happen in the next few days, and that Sligo should be added by early to mid February at the latest. A large number of homes in Sligo are…
Wind warning issued for Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal
A wind warning has been issued for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The yellow warning comes into effect at 8am tomorrow and is valid until 1pm tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning of strong and gusty winds with the possibility of wave overtopping in coastal areas.
Serious safety concerns over former Glass Factory site in Collooney
Serious safety concerns have been raised over the former Glass Factory site in Collooney. The derelict building is said have fallen into a major state of disrepair and the perimeter of the site is also not secure. There are fears locally that someone will be injured and that…
Work to be carried out to address road damage near Glenfarne
Funding has been allocated to address issues with the N16 in Leitrim. The road, which is one of the main routes linking Northern Ireland with the West, has seen some cracks appearing, particularly at the Manorhamilton side of the Rainbow Ballroom in Glenfarne. It’s understood Leitrim County Council will carry…
Young boy hospitalised following Donegal crash
A young boy is recovering in hospital following a crash in Letterkenny yesterday evening. The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian happened at around 7pm on the Ramelton Road. The 12 year old male pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to non-life…
Technical examination to be carried out of scene of Donegal house fire
A technical examination is due to be carried out today of the scene of a house fire in Donegal. The blaze broke out at the derelict property on the Trusk Road at around 9.30pm last night. The fire was brought under control by the Donegal Fire Service but…