Covid-19 cases increase in the north west
The number of Covid-19 cases has increased in the North West. In the latest figures published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, there were 3 further deaths and 357 new cases nationally. It…
Sliabh Liag Distillers turn sod on new distillery in Ardara
Sliabh Liag Distillers have turned the sod on the site of its new distillery in Ardara in County Donegal. The distillery is expected to open next year, eventually employing at least 40 people. Members of…
Donegal TD welcomes new player in Mortgage market
A Donegal TD claims the interest rates being charged by a new entrant to the mortgage market proves that Irish customers have been ripped off for years. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty, who is…
Brexit Bill is bad news for North West-based businesses
The first passing of the UK’s new Brexit Bill has been described as a worrying for many businesses based in the North West. That’s according to a representative from the Border Communities against Brexit…
Minister Feighan encourages work of Social Farming Ireland
The Sligo/Leitrim TD whose role as a junior minister includes responsibility for public health and well-being is highlighting the work of Social Farming Ireland. Social farming offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually…
Mullaghmore, Cliffoney sewerage schemes not going ahead, at least for now
The planned Wastewater Treatment Plant that will service the areas of Mullaghmore and Cliffoney will not be going ahead for now under the current investment programme. In January of this year, Irish Water announced it…
Fianna Fáil must take notice of recent polls
The decision taken by Fianna Fáil to enter into government along with Fine Gael and the Green Party is being reflected in the latest opinion polls which puts Fianna Fáil their lowest ever level of…