People from north travelling to Republic without reasonable excuse liable to fines
While no one should be making unnecessary journeys at the present time, the realities of life along the border is that some people may need to cross it several times a day. That’s the message…
Unsettled weather in store for the North West
The North West is likely to experience some falls of snow in the later part of this week. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management is working with local authorities to ensure the country…
Feighan says there are plans to make free period products available in certain areas
Period products could be made free in state buildings such as schools and hospitals. A new government report has found women spend an average of €121 a year on period and pain relief products, and…
New Benefit Payment described as glorified ‘unemployment payment’.
A Donegal TD has described the new benefit payment for those of 65 years of age – and are no longer working as a glorified ‘unemployment payment’. The payment will be worth 203 euro…
Casserly shines a light
People are being encouraged to register faulty public lights around Sligo Town and County. A motion by Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly, calling for an audit and inspection into the lighting situation, found 271 public…
Safety issues identified between Ballygawley and Castledargan Resort
Safety issues between Ballygawley and Castledargan Resort need to be urgently addressed. That’s according to local Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh, who says a specific stretch on the R290 is unsafe for people to…
Coid-19 vaccination centre will open tomorrow at the Knocknarea Arena
A large Covid-19 vaccination centre to cover the North West will commence operations at the Knocknarea Arena in Sligo Institute of Technology from tomorrow. The HSE confirmed last week that they were examining…
