Calls for major flood relief systems in North Leitrim
Residents in the Rossinver and Glenaniff areas of North Leitrim are calling for major flood relief systems to be put in place to prevent any further damage being caused to their homes and properties. There…
Scanlon calls for additional overnight respite services
A local TD is calling on the Government to not shy away from those that need to avail of overnight respite services. New figures obtained by Sligo Leitrim, Fianna Fáil TD Eamon Scanlon shows…
Sligo Councillor calls on Coillte to erect signage around forested areas to bring awareness of Lyme Disease
A motion has been passed by Sligo County Council calling for Coillte to erect signs in forested areas bringing awareness to Lyme Disease. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly raised the motion at today’s monthly meeting of…
Lorry Crash on N16
Gardai have reported a crash involving a lorry on the main N16 road from Gort Na Gregory to Glencarr. A truck has come off the road which is partially blocking the route. No one was…
Government urged not to impose disproportionate tax on rural Ireland.
An increase in carbon tax in tomorrow’s budget could have a disproportionate impact on rural Ireland. That’s the view of Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry, who has raised concerns over the potential hike. An increase…
Government urged to get tough on unscrupulous landlords
The Government has failed to get tough on unscrupulous landlords’ and increased funding and resources to allow local councils increase their inspection on rental properties has to be provided as a matter of urgency …
50 patients waiting on hospital beds across the North West
There are over 50 patients waiting on hospital beds in the north west today. There are currently 36 people waiting on beds in Letterkenny University hospital with 8 of those in the emergency department. There…
