Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois heading for Tuam
The bishop of the catholic diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Francis Duffy, is to be the new archbishop of Tuam. Ardagh and Clonmacnoise covers most of counties Longford and Leitrim, as well as parts of…
‘Beggars belief’ that Environment Minister is considering prospecting license
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says it ‘beggars belief’ that the Green Party Leader and Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, is considering issuing a prospecting license for gold mining in North Leitrim. Speaking in the Dail…
Rents in Connacht/Ulster rising at fastest rate since 2006
Rent prices in Connacht/Ulster are now nearly 19% higher than a year ago, which is the strongest rate of increase since 2006. According to the latest Daft.ie Rental Price Report, the ongoing and unprecedented scarcity…
Leitrim councillors have differing opinions on rates hike despite agreeing to 3% rise
A North Leitrim councillor and businessman says he believes now is the wrong time for the council to have agreed to increase commercial rates. Manorhamilton-based Independent Councillor Felim Gurn was speaking after councillors agreed to…
Donegal Gardaí appeal for information in relation to a number of burglaries
Donegal Gardaí are investigating a number of burglaries that occurred over the course of the first week of November in a number of areas. The burglaries occurred at private residences in the Donegal Town, Laghey,…
New Coolaney to Sligo bus route proposed
A new bus route is being proposed in Co. Sligo following the National Transport Authority suggesting an increase of 25% in rural bus services. Fine Gael Councillor, Dara Mulvey, says It’s being proposed is to…
Two men taken to hospital following Sligo burglary
It’s now emerged that two men were taken to hospital following Saturday’s burglary in Sligo Town. The incident occurred at a residence on the Ballinode/Hazelwood Road area shortly after 8pm. Two men, both aged in…
