‘Unlikely’ defective block package will be in budget 2022
Leaked government documents relating to a Working Group Report on mica grants scheme ‘went down like the Titanic in Donegal’ according to a local TD. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney says ‘it’s unlikely’ any…
Comin’ down the line for Western Rail Corridor — a review to see how best to proceed
It’s emerged there’s just one certainty about the government’s approach to the Western Rail Corridor following the publication of the National Development Plan — and that’s that another review of the project is to be…
New water pipes for Leckaun, Newtownmanor
Improvements in the water supply are on the way for people in the Newtownmanor and Leckaun areas of north Leitrim. It’s as a result of old water mains being replaced in the locality. 425 metres…
Significant funding needed in Budget 2022 for the north west
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly is calling for a significant stimulus package in Budget 2022 to revitalise the economy in the region. In its pre-budget submission, the NWRA has highlighted the economic challenges facing…
Lidl to create 35 jobs in Donegal
Lidl has announced plans to create 35 new jobs in Donegal with the opening of a new store. The German retailer says it’ll invest seven million euro in a premises in Carndonagh, subject to planning…
Initiative to encourage uptake of breastfeeding taking place at Sligo University Hospital
A new initiate that was launched by Sabina Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin is taking place at Sligo University Hospital this week to mark National Breastfeeding week. The antenatal education team at the Hospital are…
Hopes planning permission will be submitted soon for Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre
Planning permission is hoped to be submitted for the long awaited Primary Care Centre for Tubbercurry before the end of the year. Initial hopes were that it would be underway by 2020 but the Covid-19…