People paying ‘way over the odds’ for mortgages in Ireland
A Sligo campaigner for reform in the banking system says people here are paying over the odds because of lack of competition. Seamus Maye, of the Public Banking Forum of Ireland, was reacting to claims…
TD hits out at ‘redtape’ involved in taxing commercial vans
For many small businesses thorughout the region, their van is their means of transport and delivery, their office, the lifeline to their customers and clients. But in some cases, the simple task of registering and…
Leitrim start-up develops app that helps CAO applicants
And in keeping with the big news of the day, the Leaving Cert results, a Leitrim start-up has developed an app that helps CAO applicants connect with third-level institutions while they are deciding which college…
Calls for business with successful online platform to share their story at the National Ploughing Championships
Eir wants to hear from any business in the North West that has successfully promoted its business online. Open eir is, today, announcing ‘High Speed High Street’ – an initiative to showcase Irish small and…
This week is one of the year’s busiest in Sligo
This week is one one of the busiest of the year in and around Sligo town when it comes to the tourism and hospitality businesses. It’s a week in which both the Sligo Summer Festival…
Ireland still one of the most expensive countries to own a car
There’s been a slight drop in the cost of running a car in Ireland. Research carried out by the AA shows stable fuel prices along with just over a 10 per cent drop in the…
32nd Tubbercurry Old Fair Day takes place tomorrow
The 32nd Old Fair Day takes place in Tubbercurry tomorrow as part of the wider Old Day Fair Festival. Considered one of the leading fair days in the country, it has grown into a five…