Funding allocated for digital technology training for Leitrim’s older population
Just under €50,000 (€49,747) in CLÁR funding has been allocated to Age Friendly Leitrim to provide training and support for older people on the use of digital technology in the county. Minister for Rural and…
Finalists chosen for Irish Music Month’s Local Hero Award
The five finalists for the Irish Music Rights Organisation’s Irish Music Month’s Local Hero Award have been selected. They are Carrie Baxter (WLR), Chameleon (98FM), Fintan McKahey (96FM), Leah Moran (Spin 1038) and Mia Yermeche…
Opening the Collooney Claremorris rail line will lead to investment and Jobs
A Sligo Councillor is claiming that the government’s failure to deliver on transport infrastructure in the north west is leading to a situation where the region could loose on further investment and potential jobs. …
Donegal TD claims reports of mica redress caps are ‘unhelpful’
A Donegal TD says he is unaware of any caps being placed on the amount of redress that will be offered to those impacted by MICA or Pyrite. Deputy McHugh was reacting to the…
Prisoner who fled Loughan House found and arrested
A prisoner who absconded from Loughan House open prison in Co. Cavan in October has been found and arrested by Gardaí. The Independent reports that double murder suspect, 53 year old John Mangan from Whitestown…
Cap of €400,000 for mica redress
A proposed scheme for mica affected homeowners may have a cap of up to €400,000. That’s according to media reports this morning. It’s also being speculated that the details of the scheme is set to…
Search stood down for missing Sligo woman
Gardai in Ballymote have the confirmed that the search for a missing local woman has been stood down. Concern was expressed by the family of A 58 year woman yesterday evening and the public’s…
