MEP slams forestry policy
An Independent MEP has blasted Commissioner Phil Hogan on the controversial forestry policy which he says has had serious implications for Co Leitrim. A forestry report completed in 2017 shows that Leitrim has the highest…
Pro-life campaigner says school sex education proposals are an attempt to normalise abortion
A Leitrim pro-life campaigner claims new proposals about sex education in schools is a way of trying to normalise abortion. The proposals, to be published today, would teach pupils about abortion, pornography, contraception and reproductive…
Highest ever passenger numbers recorded on Sligo-Dublin rail line
The highest ever passenger numbers were recorded on the Sligo to Dublin rail route in 2018. A total of 1.4 million passenger journeys were recorded on the Dublin to Sligo rail line last year a…
Maguire says she’s honoured to be selected as Fine Gael council candidate
Sitting Sligo Fine Gael councillor Sinead Maguire says she is looking forward to working to ensure her party obtains two council seats in the Sligo/Strandhill area. It follows her selection with newcomer Blaine Gaffney at…
Group to campaign for a footbridge over the N4 at Collooney
A group is being established to campaign for a footbridge over the N4 at Collooney. The group called ‘Safe Crossing for Collooney’ is being established by local Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy and John Walsh…
Donegal Gardaí renew appeal in relation to 14 year old murder
Gardai in Donegal have made a fresh appeal for information in relation into a long-running murder investigation in Dungloe. 36 year old Shaun Duffy was murdered in his home at Meenacross, Dungloe, Co Donegal on…
Five-day Status Yellow snow-ice warning for the northwest
A five-day Status Yellow snow-ice warning came into effect this morning. Most areas will experience sub-zero overnight temperatures this week. The west and northwest will get the worst of snow and sleet showers. Met Eireann’s…
