Border Communities against Brexit group warn that electronic travel authorisation scheme could damage local tourism sector
The Border Communities against Brexit have voiced concerns over the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. The initiative which is due to take effect from next year is part of the UK Borders Act. …
Road reopens at Bellawillenbeg following overnight road traffic collision
Gardai and emergency services were called to deal with a road traffic collision at Bellawillenbeg in Calry last night. The incident took place on the L3407. The road was closed for a period…
Work to commence on four Active Travel Programme routes in Sligo.
Consultants have been appointed to begin work on 4 schemes under the Active Travel Programme in County Sligo. The routes are said to pose safety issues to cyclists, walkers and road users. Councillor…
‘An unjustifiable attack’ – Connolly addresses MacSharry Dail outburst
Leas Ceann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has confirmed that she has written to Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry in relation to what she has described as ‘an unjustifiable and unfair attack on her integrity’ in the…
Almost €19M in GLAS advance payments to be sanctioned in North West
Almost €19 million in GLAS advance payments is to be sanctioned in the North West. Donegal is to get the largest share at €9.5m, followed by Leitrim at almost €5m while Sligo is set…
Permanent TSB to open four new Donegal branches in early 2023
Permanent TSB has announced details of its plans to open four new branches in Donegal in early 2023. The bank will open for business in Ballybofey, Donegal Town and Killybegs as well as Buncrana in…
Leitrim loses ten firefighters as service deemed in ‘crisis’
It’s emerged that County Leitrim has lost ten out of its 48 firefighters over the last 2 -3 years. Out of the ten vacancies, just three of the positions have been filled to date,…
