Gardai in Donegal issue alert over fireworks
Gardai in Donegal have issued an alert to the public over the sale and use of fireworks this Halloween. Fireworks are illegal in the Republic of Ireland without a licence with people being reminded that those who sell or use them could face fines of up to €10,000 and/or 5…
Hopes for more measures to tackle rental crisis in Sligo
It is hoped that measures can be introduced to tackle the rental crisis in Sligo. Despite the introduction of the rent pressure zone in 2016, demand currently outweighs supply. The increase in the number of properties being used as short-term lets by Airbnb is said to be just…
Calls for more clarity over turf cutting in North West
Calls have been made in Donegal for more clarity over turf cutting following recent claims that county council officials could investigate private property for turf. Concerns were expressed over the future of burning turf, which many rural homes depend on across the North West. It was previously raised…
Fears over potential industrial action impact at Sligo University Hospital
There are fears over how potential industrial action by nurses will impact Sligo University Hospital. It comes as both nurses and midwives are being balloted today by the INMO, in a dispute over the ongoing HSE recruitment freeze and its impact on patient safety in hospitals. There were…
Renewed calls for pre 9am train service into Sligo
There are renewed calls for a pre 9am train service into Sligo. Passenger numbers on the Dublin to Sligo line are said to have increased by 8% over the last year. The call comes as commuter trains in Dublin returned to the old timetable today, following complaints surrounding…
Sligo Leitrim TD wants to find postal office merger solution
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has pledged they’ll do whatever they can to find a satisfactory solution to the amalgamation of local postal sorting offices. Sorting offices in Manorhamilton, Ballymote, Bundoran and Tubbercurry are being amalgamated into Sligo town. Concerns have been raised among residents of these communities, as another…
Strong increase of new companies starting up across North West
A recent study has shown that a large number of new companies are starting up across the North West. The data has been compiled by CRIFVision Net. Across the region, there were year-on-year increases on new companies starting up in Donegal and Sligo. Sligo had one of the highest rates…