Sligo councillors pay tribute to two former colleagues
This morning’s October monthly meeting of Sligo County Council was adjourned as a mark of respect to two former councillors who died recently. They were Fianna Fail’s Paddy Conway, who was a councillor for the…
Family rescued from rip current by Bundoran RNLI
A family were rescued by Bundoran RNLI on Saturday after getting caught in a rip current. The volunteer crew launched at 4.09pm following a report from the Irish Coast guard that three people had gotten…
Local TD ‘shocked and sickened’ by sexual assault revelation in Defence Forces
Independant TD Marian Harkin said she was “shocked and sickened” that women of the Defence forces “had to bare their souls and private lives on national radio to bring about real change.” Speaking in Dail…
North west projects need to be included in revised National Development Plan
The Eastern Garavogue Bridge project and the Western Rail Corridor need to remain part of the government’s revised National Development Plan, according to two local representatives. The plan was due to run to 2027 but…
‘New York legend’ Jimmy Neary passes away aged 91
Jimmy Neary, owner of the famous Neary’s restaurant in New York City has passed away at the age of 91. The Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo native opened the business located on 358 E 57th Street on…
Councillor fears rural population decline due to planning regulations
A Leitrim Councillor says many rural communities are struggling to survive due to planning regulations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott fears the rules will prevent the likes of Leitrim from seeing a population increase as…
Stop/go system in place following road traffic collision in Co. Donegal
Motorists are being advised of a stop/go system at McGrorys Brae near Ballybofey on the N15 following a road traffic collision this morning. The incident occurred at around 8.30am involving a car and a cyclist.…
