Sligo and Donegal voters automatically added to register
Voters in Sligo and Donegal that registered between the 7th of May and the 25th of November 2019 will be automatically included on the Supplementary Register of Electors. Concerns were raised recently by Donegal Independent…
New candidate to contest general election
There is another candidate putting their name forward in the general election. Sean Wynne, a native of Drumshanbo Co. Leitrim, announced his intention to contest the election as an Independent today. Mr. Wynne unsuccessfully contested…
Calls to fast track flood funding in Co. Donegal
Calls are being made to ‘fast track’ flood funding in Co. Donegal so that previous destruction doesn’t happen again. Donegal Councillor and Fine Gael general election candidate, Martin Harley, is making the comments. He says…
Fianna Fail leader to visit Sligo today
The Fianna Fail leader is expected to visit Sligo today ahead of the general election. Micheál Martin is believed to start the visit at the offices of Deputy Marc MacSharry, making numerous stops in the…
Local TD criticising government ‘failure’ of older people
A local TD claims the current government has totally failed older people in the North West. General Election candidate and Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny is criticising the government for freezing home help hours since…
Independent Councillor, Declan Bree, to contest general election
Independent Sligo Councillor, Declan Bree, is to contest the general election. He is Sligo’s longest serving councillor after being first elected to the local authority in 1974, retaining his seat each time and also ran…
Low temperature warning issued for Sligo and Leitrim
Met Éireann’s issued another low temperature warning for all counties except Donegal tonight. Temperatures could dip as low minus 4 degrees meaning a hard frost and a risk of ice forming on roads. The notice…
