Sligoman is EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Aclare, Co Sligo man Richard Kennedy, the chief executive of agri-tech business Devenish, has won this year’s overall EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. The global company, specialising in animal nutrition, operates in more than…
Survey works next week on Fintra Bridge route
Environmental survey works are to be carried out next week to help identify a preferred route for the upgraded R263 between Killybegs and Glencolmcille that includes Fintra Bridge. There’s been a long-running campaign for a…
Kenny: Relief that Garda seem to be making progress in Lunney attack probe
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says there’s a sense of relief that gardai seem to be finally making progress in the investigation into the abduction and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney. Four men remain…
McHugh says Murphy has learned from her comments on asylum seekers
Education Minister and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says election candidates shouldn’t have to reveal their views on every subject during selection conventions. Joe McHugh’s remarks come after Fine Gael has come under pressure to de-select…
IFA boss: New beef price index shows factories should pay more
The Irish Farmers Association says meat processors can afford to pay more for beef without passing on the costs to consumers. It follows the launch of a new price index, which allows farmers to compare…
Insurance companies says premiums coming down; not so, insists Doherty
A Donegal TD is strongly disputing claims by the insurance industry that premiums are dropping. Motor insurance claims and compensation payouts through the courts system decreased between 2014 and 2017. Insurance Ireland has told the…
Council, McGinley family praised for resolution to Connaughton Road car park impasse
Sligo County Council has today begun a clean-up of the Connaughton Road Car Park in Sligo Town. It follows the departure yesterday evening of the McGinley family from the car park where they have lived…