Boho flooding needs to be addressed
A Fermanagh/South Tyrone MLA is calling on the Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland to take action to address Boho flooding. Sinn Fein MLA Gemma Dolan says the Community are constantly in fear of flooding,…
Tánaiste ends speculation surrounding the future of Sligo Search & Rescue
The Tánaiste has today ended any speculation over Sligo Airport being used as a Search and Rescue base by the coastguard. Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin TD sought clarification in the Dáil earlier that…
Gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Sligo overnight
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault which occurred in the Ballinode area of Sligo overnight. An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made and no…
Welcome reaction to reinstatement of An Post Jobseeker Payments
The decision to pay jobseeker payments through the post offices has been described as a move that will help safe guard the future of many rural Post Offices The changes will apply initially to…
Kiltyclogher needs assistance after the devastation caused by pandemic
A Leitrim Councillor is urging the local authority in the county to act immediately in response to the devastating impact that the Covid pandemic has had on Kiltyclogher. Councillor Justin Warnock says since the…
More equitable health system required to retain GP’s
A long-serving north-west rural GP says the key to a good and more equitable health system is to have adequately resourced primary care and GP services. For this to happen, Blacklion-based Dr Carroll O…
INHFA: Hillwalkers shouldn’t take farmers’ patience, goodwill for granted
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has outlined concerns around public access and hillwalking and is warning of a very difficult summer if farmer concerns are not addressed. The Association’s National Vice President, Pheilim…