Massive benefits of technological university to NW outlined in new research
Every euro of expenditure by the new Connacht-Ulster Technological University is likely to result in an overall increase of nearly €4 in output to the Irish economy. That’s according to new research from the Northern…
Ryanair announces winter flights from Knock to Milan
Ryanair has announced a new twice weekly winter service from Ireland West Airport to Milan (Bergamo) in Italy. Flights will operate every Thursday and Sunday throughout the winter season. Donal Healy, head of marketing for…
Array of obstacles facing councils in building more houses
Sligo 444%, Donegal 192% and Leitrim 266% — these are the massive percentage increases needed in housing delivery in the north west to meet targets in county development plans, according to recently-published figures. And despite…
Two Sligo breweries in new initiative
Two Sligo breweries are taking part in a nationwide initiative to promote Irish craft breweries, with the launch of a new online Irish beer map. They are the White Hag Brewing Company in Ballymote, and…
Donegal seafood producer making a splash with own energy, more jobs
A Donegal seafood producer is celebrating two achievements today. The Killybegs-based family-run Island Seafoods Ltd has achieved ‘carbon neutrality’ by generating its own green electricity which powers its entire production facility after becoming one of…
Restaurants, Community Cafe and Fitness – Up and Running
This Week: Luke Cromey from The-Fitness-Studio Seamus Thomson Head Chef with Knox Restaurant in Sligo (7.23) Antonio Secondino from Rugantino Restaurant in Sligo (12.21) Aoife Hammond from Fulacht Faith in Manorhamilton(16.12) All Podcasts can be…
Baking, Barbers, & The Sligo Folk Park – Up and Running
This Week: Sinead Gillard from Jinny’s Bakery (1 min) Louise Middleton Lucy’s Barber Shop in Riverstown (12.54) Fiona Timoney Sligo Folk Park (15.30) All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts.…