Outbreaks of sleet, snow and freezing temperatures could make roads hazardous again tomorrow morning
Outbreaks of sleet and snow are forecast for the north west tonight. And that’s likely to result in road conditions to remain hazardous. A particular danger may be sheets of ice covering packed snow and…
Repair of piers and harbours: Councillor says ‘stitch in time would have saved nine’
A West Sligo councillor is hitting out at the failure to provide funding in the past for the repair of harbours and piers in his area, saying a stitch in time could have saved nine.…
Suckler farmers urged to apply for funding under new beef scheme
Suckler farmers in the north west are being encouraged to apply for the new €40 per cow Beef Environmental and Efficiency Pilot Scheme. The application period for this new scheme will run from February 4th…
Major funding boost for Killybegs harbour
Funding to the value of €5m has been allocated for major works at Killybegs Harbour. The funding will ensure the continuation of work to extend the quay and provide more berthing space through the Smooth…
PNA could extend industrial action to North West
Industrial action by members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association could be escalated to include health facilities across the north west region next week. There are currently 120 members of the PNA working in hospitals and…
Marian Harkin nominated for MEP of the Year Award
A Midlands North West Member of the European Parliament has been nominated for MEP of the Year Award. Independent Sligo MEP Marian Harkin is one of three nominees for the award which covers economic and…
Emotional scenes as funerals of four young Donegal crash victims take place today
The funerals of two of four young men killed in a tragic accident in Donegal have heard how the friends were taken in the prime of life. They lost their lives when the car they…
