Capital funding for childcare
The early years sector across the north west is set to receive over 533 thousand euro in capital funding. The funding will contribute towards the creation of new places for 0-3 year olds, new school…
Rockall dispute — Coveney says he can’t understand Scotland’s stance
The Tánaiste says tensions between Scotland and Ireland need to be reduced rather than built up. The Scottish government is warning it’ll send the Royal Navy to board Irish vessels and order them to stop…
Calls for flooding problem to be dealt with on ‘the Long Stretch’
There are renewed calls for work to be done to alleviate a decades old flooding problem on the road between Carraroe and Ballintogher in County Sligo. It follows the most recent flooding on the road…
Trolley figures in NW hospitals at lowest in months
Trolley figures for the North West’s two main hospitals are at their lowest in months. According to today’s INMO Trolley Watch figures, there are 8 people waiting on a bed. Seven are Sligo University Hospital …
IFA meeting in Donegal on Brexit beef fund
The IFA will hold a regional information meeting for livestock farmers on the €100m beef fund recently secured from Brussels and the Government in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Thursday next. The meeting is…
Death of former Sligo councillor Leo Conlon
The death has occurred of the former longtime Sligo County Councillor Leo Conlon, from Geevagh. He was chairman of the council on two occasions and served on various bodies during his 25 years service. His…
Doherty calls for Irish fishing boats to be protected at Rockall
Donegal Sinn Fein TD, Pearse Doherty says if diplomatic avenues fail – Ireland must be ready to deploy Sea Fisheries Protection Agency vessels to protect Irish fishing boats at Rockall. The Tánaiste earlier the…
