Collooney train station waiting room reopened following vandalism
The waiting room at the Collooney railway station has been re-opened. It was closed a month ago due to vandalism which Gardaí still believe was caused by a group of young adults. As a result…
More disruption to Sligo water supply today
Irish Water customers will have more disruptions to their water supply today after a burst water pipe yesterday in Carraroe. Due to timing restrictions with a number water mains in the North West, the water…
Works to be carried out on a junction in Ballymote
Road safety works are due to take place in Ballymote. Funding has been given for the works at the R293/R296 junction by Loftus Hall in the town with hopes the works will begin soon. There…
“The Donegal fishing communities cannot be forgotten about” – Walsh
A midlands North West MEP says more needs to be done for the fishing communities in Donegal. Marie Walsh visited a number of locations in Donegal this week including Killybegs, Ballyshannon and Ireland’s first offshore…
Sligo to Connolly train line under threat as more rain forecast
Irish Rail is continuing to monitor its Sligo/Dublin service because of flooding on the line around Carrick on Shannon and Dromod in County Leitrim. There had been reports that the service might have to be…
Nigerian woman faces deportation after 4 years in Sligo
A Nigerian woman faces deportation today after living in a direct-provision centre in Sligo for four years. Loveth Oyiboka, whose parents were murdered, studies in Sligo and has volunteered with the Tidy Towns. About 5,000…
Major disruption to the North West as Storm Jorge arrives
The National Emergency Co-Ordination Group will meet this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge. Up to 50 millimetres of rain is expected in 12 counties over the next 48 hours. A yellow rainfall…
