Leitrim Council launch new initiative to develop business in county
An initiative with the goal of developing new businesses has been launched by Leitrim County Council. It’s part of the councils Economic Strategy 2015 – 2021; the aim of which is to look for innovative…
Local tourism sector facing challenging times
A Sligo restauranteur says the tourism sector in the north west is facing difficult trading conditions in 2019. The Government’s decision to increase VAT from 9% to 13.5 % and the uncertainty of Brexit is…
Donegal Councillor John Campbell resigns
Donegal Independent Councillor John Campbell has resigned from the council. Seamus Maguire, from Donegal Town, is expected to be co-opted in his place. Cllr Campbell was co-opted to replace Thomas Pringle when he became a…
Gardai warn of nighttime burglary gang
Gardai in south Donegal are warning of what they describe as a highly organised burglary gang travelling around at night. And they are urging business owners in particular to ensure their premises are properly secured,…
50 bankruptcies in NW last year
There were 50 bankruptcies in the north west in 2018. Thirty-three of these were in Donegal, with 11 in Sligo and six in Leitrim. Cavan had 25 bankruptcies, the highest in the country. New figures…
Residential properties numbers increase in the north west
The number of residential properties in the north west increased by more than 940 in the past year. Meanwhile, County Leitrim has the highest residential property vacancy rate in the country. In Donegal, a total…
Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim outdoor projects to benefit from funding
The north west is to get more than three quarters of a million euro for outdoor recreation projects. Donegal is to get €343,600, Leitrim €496,000 and Sligo €226,000. In Sligo, four walking trails will get…
