Study of forestry in Leitrim to be carried out
The IFA has welcomed the news that the government will fund a study by UCD to assess the social, economic and environmental impact of afforestation in Co. Leitrim. The carrying out of such a study…
Ballymote to Riverstown road at Doo reopened
In County Sligo, the Ballymote to Riverstown road at Doo crossroads has now reopened. It had been closed after a truck got stuck there earlier.
Leitrim IFA Chairman calls for all interested parties to engage with forestry study
The IFA have welcomed the news that the Government will fund a study by UCD to assess the social, economic and environmental impact of afforestation in Co. Leitrim. The carrying out of such a…
Aontú to contest local elections in the north west
The leader of Aontú, Peadar Tobin has today confirmed his intention to run a number of candidates across the north west in the 2019 local elections. The new all Ireland Political party is attracting large…
Dáil march used to highlight afforestation concerns in Leitrim
Members of the save Leitrim Group are protesting on the Dáil today in relation to the amount of the County that is currently affected by afforestation. The Bad weather in the North West and…
Staffing a key issue for striking nurses
More than 3,000 nurses throughout Sligo, Leitirm and Donegal are continuing their protest action this afternoon. The first all-out strike by the INMO since 1999 is the latest in an ongoing campaign for improved staffing…
Cold snap expected to last until the end of the week
As the north west deals with the aftermath of its first extensive snowfall of the winter, weather forecasters say the remainder of this afternoon, evening and tonight is expected to be mainly dry. However,…
