Election candidate says there’s concern for future of Ballyshannon call-centre jobs
A Donegal election candidate says there is growing concern for the future of 30 jobs in Ballyshannon. People Before Profit candidate Cyril Brennan says it’s because of BT’s plans to offload its Irish operations. Ocean…
Leitrim councillors, candidates frustrated over delay in taking estates in charge
Leitrim councillors and candidates have been expressing their frustration at the slow pace in taking over certain housing estates in the county. Although the local authority will be taking a number of estates in charge,…
12 additional paramedic posts allocated for the north west
An additional 12 paramedic posts have been allocated to the north west region. It’s understood six of the posts will be based in Sligo and six to Donegal. As a result, additional Emergency Ambulance day…
Calls for tighter regulations on illegal halting sites
A Donegal election candidate is calling for tighter regulation on illegal halting sites. Independent Diarmaid Doherty says residents and visitors in Bundoran were shocked last weekend when they discovered an entourage of luxury motorhomes, caravans…
Traffic calming sought at Cartron Hill Estate in Sligo
A Sligo councillor is calling for traffic calming measures at an area in Sligo Town. Fine Gael Councillor Sinead Maguire says local residents have raised concern about motorists travelling at speed around Cartron Hill Estate.…
Sligo cllr raises concerns over forest fires
A Sligo councillor wants signs erected that prohibit creating a fire in certain areas. With the recent spate of wild fires in Donegal, Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says it’s too dangerous to allow…