Donegal ranks in top ten in the country for visitor numbers
Over 800,000 domestic visitors came to the Northwest last year, spending €179m. The figures for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been released by the CSO for 2017. Domestic tourism accounts for the most spend in…
Dublin hotels faring best in two-tier economic recovery
A two-speed recovery has been a factor in the slow rise of hotel prices outside of Dublin. Tourist numbers visiting the country are on the rise, however the rate of recovery between Dublin and the…
LiveTiles aim to attract people from the Northwest to come back and work in the area
Software company LiveTiles have said their aim is to attract people from the region, who are working in Dublin, to move back here. The technology company, announced the creation of 50 new jobs with the…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This week: Claire talks with Gerry Moore from the Sligo Park Hotel to hear about the refurbishment of the hotel. Edel MacBride tells us all about her designer knitwear business. Lydia Murray from Faith Hairdressers tells…
UPDATED: GSK confirms Sligo plant to close with the loss of 165 jobs
‘Huge Blow for Sligo’ 165 staff at Stiefel in Sligo are to lose their jobs within the next three years. The company GSK Ireland which operates the plant says that they will do what they…
Sligo has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country
The number of empty commercial units across the North West counties is much higher than the national average. The figures are compliled by geodirectory which keeps a database of the type and nature of buildings…
Rural economies now rely heavily on tourism and hospital for jobs
New stats show that more and more people in rural Ireland are relying on the drinks and hospitality sector for employment. A new Drinks Industry Group of Ireland report shows hospitality work, which includes pubs,…