Planning permission sought for telecommunications structures in Riverstown & Kinlough
A Planning application has been lodged with the local authority in Sligo for the development of a 30m high telecommunications support structure. The proposed development in Cuiltylough, Riverstown was lodged by Vantage Towers Limited.…
Discussions to commence on providing extra support for Donegal school children impacted by Mica
The Minister for Education has confirmed that she has instructed her officials to discuss with Donegal ETB submissions seeking support for children impacted by MICA. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, pressed the Minister…
Minister Peter Burke to visit Leitrim today.
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning Peter Burke will be in Leitrim today to open and inspect a number of housing projects in the area. Minister Burke is expected to visit areas…
Top doc’s diagnosis: Sligoman Mike Ryan, of WHO, says people are mixing too much
Dr Mike Ryan, the Sligo-born Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme, says people are now mixing too much when it comes to fighting the Covid pandemic. Countries across Europe have been…
Farmers urged to be vigilant for unusual symptoms in animals
Farmers in the North West and across the country are being warned to look out for unusual symptoms in their livestock as part of Animal Health Awareness Week. The Department of Agriculture says healthy livestock…
Donegal man dies after work accident in Manchester
A Donegal man in his 50s has died in a work-related accident in Manchester. It is understand he was unloading a load from a lorry on Tuesday night when he became trapped. The man, from…
McConalogue says there will ‘absolutely’ be a Mica scheme before Christmas
The Minister for Agriculture says a new Mica redress scheme will definitely be brought forward before Christmas. Families whose homes are affected by the defective blocks have been calling for a 100 per cent redress…
