European election candidates to address Killybegs public meeting
A number of candidates contesting June’s European elections in the Midlands North West will gather for a public meeting in Killybegs tomorrow evening. Ten of the candidates will attend the meeting at the Tara…
Hopes that 9% hospitality VAT rate will be restored in Budget 2025
It looks as though the Government will restore the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector. Although it has not been confirmed officially, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that reducing the rate will…
Flooding causes raw sewerage to run through Manorhamilton
Flash flooding has led to excess water and raw sewerage running through the streets of Manorhamilton. It is said that the town’s water infrastructure is outdated, and has resulted in strengthening the effects of…
Upgrade to Sligo University Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit imminent
It’s been confirmed that infrastructure works are due to take place in the coming weeks to develop a new four bay unit at the rental dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital. Currently, there are…
Calls for priority to locals over proposed forestry developments
There have been calls for priority planning for farmers, landowners who wish to plant their land ahead of large corporations. Concerns have previously been expressed over future forestry plantations in the north west. …
Another yellow thunderstorm warning issued for North West
Another yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North West this afternoon. Heavy rain and thunder is expected to continue almost all across the country today, with five counties in the South East included…
Some Sligo bus stops still without wheelchair accessibility
There are concerns that not all bus stops in Sligo are wheelchair accessible. A request has been made that the county council ensure that the bus stops are all up to an acceptable standard.…