Knock Airport management say financial incentives must be provided to attract business to proposed development zone
The board of Ireland West Knock Airport has warned that unless financial incentives are provided to attract business to the airport, then the impact of new strategic development zone will be limited. Strategic development zones…
Sligo business improvement group hoping to scoop a double this week
The Sligo Business Improvement District is expected to pick up its purple flag for another year later this week. Representatives from the BID will travel to Bournemouth tomorrow for what they hope will be a…
Local insurance broker says a review of the personal injuries system unlikely to reduce payouts
An insurance broker in the North West says it’s unlikely a review of the current personal injuries system will reduce the payouts in the long term. Siobhan McSharry, Managing Director McSharry Foley Whoops Insurance Brokers…
Sligo featured in Vogue Magazine as one of the best places to holiday
Sligo has recently been recommended by Vogue Magazine as one of the best places to holiday. The article from earlier this month has been picked up by the Times in the UK today providing a…
The North West has seen a small increase in house prices over the last 3 months
There has been a small increase in house prices across the North West in the last 3 months. Sligo has seen an increase of 5.1% since March of this year. Leitrim has increased by 4%…
Currency exchange rates. Monday 26th of June
On the currency markets today, Tuesday, June 20th, the euro is trading at 87 pence Sterling and one dollar and eleven ($1.11) cents.
The government has sold 35% of it’s share in AIB
The Government has sold 25% of it’s share in AIB in it’s Initial Public Offering. The bank began sharing on the Dublin and London stock exchange at a value of €4.40 at 8am this morning…