Leitrim councillor renews call for National Park in north of county
A Leitrim councillor is renewing calls for a National Park to be built in North Leitrim. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock proposed a similar motion two years ago and has now renewed calls in the…
Gardaí investigating cause of car fire at home of local Sinn Fein TD
Leitrim Gardaí have launched an investigation into the cause of a car fire at the home of Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD, Martin Kenny. At around 2.30am this morning, the alarm was raised at the home…
Gardaí warn of scam phone calls today
Donegal Gardai are warning of a scam phone call today. There are reports of calls to mobiles from a number beginning with 00578, claiming the person has overpaid on their Visa account. The person will…
North west Gardaí conducting a number of checkpoints this bank holiday weekend
Gardaí in the north west continue to crack down on drug and drink driving this Bank Holiday weekend. While operators of the Go Safe speed camera vans are on strike for a total of 72…
Justice Minister to open new football pitch and community garden in Ballygawley on Sunday
Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan, is to officially open the new Ballygawley Football Pitch and Community Garden this weekend. The pitch is funded under the Sports Capital Programme and the garden received it’s €17,000 funding from…
Martin Kenny received death threats for speaking out against right-wing anti-immigrant hate speech
A Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD claims that he is not overly worried about his safety after receiving a death threats for speaking out against right-wing anti-immigrant hate speech. Spokesperson on Justice & Equality Martin…
€2.5m for cultural plaza in Sligo town; new pontoon at Lough Gill officially opened
Failte Ireland today announced investment of €2.5m to transform the Stephen Street Car Park in Sligo town into a major cultural plaza. Also today, the official opening took place of a new pontoon, or floating…
