Grants for ash dieback being proposed
Farmers who are losing forestry land as a result of ash dieback could be set receive grants to clear them and replant new trees. The Agriculture Minister is bringing proposals to Cabinet for a 79-and-a-half million euro package – with farmers receiving 5 thousand euro per hectare. Ash…
Funding application to be made to redevelop Markievicz House
The HSE has confirmed that a funding application is to be made to redevelop Markievicz House in Sligo. A feasibility study has already been completed to ascertain the extent of potential services that could be accommodated in the building and the costs associated with it. The next step…
Abbey Manor Hotel gets green light to house 155 asylum seekers
A former hotel in north Leitrim has got the ‘green light’ to house 155 international protection applicants. The High Court has rejected a bid by Leitrim County Council to block the plan – and said work can ‘go ahead’ at the former Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair. A…
Peter Casey confirms European Parliament run
Businessman Peter Casey is to contest the European Parliament elections in the Midlands-Northwest constituency. He announced the news overnight and is set to run as an Independent candidate. In his election bid, Mr.Casey says he’s concerned over what he describes as the Government’s open border policy, the housing…
Getting rid of rent pressure zones would prove ‘disastrous’ for Sligo
Getting rid of rent pressure zones would prove disastrous for Sligo. That’s according to local People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle, who was reacting to calls from The Irish Property Owners’ Association for the Government to row back on the current system which has been in place since 2016. …
Sligo among worst counties for remote working
Sligo has been deemed one of the worst counties in Ireland for remote working, according to a new report. A recent study by Virgin Media highlighted the disparity in the north west region when it comes to working from home. Kerry has been chosen as the best county…
Laghey awarded funding to get new community park
A new community park is on the way to Laghey. It’s after the village was awarded €250k as part of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme earlier today. The project is set to include an outdoor recreational amenity and play space. Local Donegal Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael…