Green light finally for Fintra Bridge tender process
The Government has finally given the green light to proceed to tender to appoint a contractor for Fintra bridge and road realignment in the area. The multi million euro project has been in the…
Rogue tradesmen target North Sligo
Communities in North Sligo are being urged to be on high alert over rogue tradesmen offering tarmacking services. Gardai have issued the warning, following a number of reports in the area. People are…
Donegal GP calls on Government to use some Apple Tax on healthcare
A Donegal GP is calling on the Government to use some of the Apple Tax windfall for infrastructure investment in healthcare. The Irish Medical Organisation says it could finally deliver on increased bed capacity.…
Pat The Cope Gallagher selected by Fianna Fáil for General Election bid
Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher is to contest the upcoming General Election in Donegal South. The former TD and MEP won out in the end at Fianna Fails selection convention last night, having being up…
Ryanair release statement on flight that stranded Sligo passengers in Lanzarote
Ryanair have released a statement in relation to the incident that saw almost 70 holidaymakers, including many from the North West, left stranded in Lanzarote on Wednesday afternoon. It’s understood only those who booked…
Sligo Cllr calls for a bite of Apple’s €14bn tax payment
A Sligo Cllr has called for the North West to get a “bite of the apple” following the European court of justice’s ruling that Apple owes Ireland €14 billion in unpaid taxes. The tech…
“Perfect storm” creates drop in tourism numbers in North West
“A perfect storm” is why tourism numbers were down across the north west this summer. That’s according to local Councillor and publican Felim Gurn following the publication of a Fáilte Ireland’s annual Summer Barometer.…
