MEP candidate says more needs to be done to interest young people in European matters
More needs to be done to encourage young people in Ireland to increase their interests in European matters. That’s according to Fine Gael Midlands North West European candidate, Maria Walsh, The European candidate says young…
Help for owners of thatched properties in Donegal
Thatched property owners throughout County Donegal are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Thatch Repair Grant Scheme. The scheme aims to conserve Donegal’s traditional thatched roof buildings as well as providing specialist advice.…
Local elections to go ahead as normal in County Sligo
Tomorrow’s local election in County Sligo will go ahead as normal. That’s despite calls to postpone the election following a complaint lodged by Fine Gael with the gardai about alleged fraud in relation to the…
HSE urged to appoint carers development officer in Leitrim
The HSE is being urged to appoint a carers development officer to cover county Leitrim. The calls are being made by Independent local election candidate Jamie Murphy. Murphy, who will contest a seat on Leitrim…
Free wifi to be rolled out in Sligo & Leitrim
Sligo and Leitrim county councils are to roll out Wifi-4-EU hot spots in the coming months. In total, 22 hotspots will be funded in other areas such as Galway, Kilkenny, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, South Dublin,…
Donegal TD: Transport Minister fails to give commitment on Fintra Bridge
A Donegal TD is accusing the Transport Minister of failing to give any commitment to provide the money to build a long-awaited new road and bridge at Fintra. Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher…
Minister for social protection called on to pay the Domiciliary Allowance when children in hospital
A local election candidate and Fianna Fail cllr is calling on the Minister for Social Protection to continue to pay the Domiciliary Allowance when children are sick in hospital for long periods of time. At…