Teagasc review figures highlights difficulties for farmers
The annual Teagasc review figures which were released today will come as no surprise to those involved in the Agricultural Sector. The report confirms that 2018 was a difficult and challenging year for farmers…
Bree urges people to have their say on disability plan
A Sligo councillor is urging people and those from the disability sector to come up with suggestions and recommendations that would improve life for those with disabilities. Councillor Declan Bree, chairman of a Sligo Disability…
Extra services for Sligo-Dublin rail line
An extra daily Sligo-Dublin rail service begins from Monday, December 10th. There will also be additional alterations to other times on the Sligo to Dublin line from Sunday, December 9th. Iarnród Éireann is advising customers…
Fianna Fail selecting its local election candidates in Sligo
Fianna Fail in Sligo is to select four of its candidates to run in the local elections next year. The party will hold a selection convention tomorrow (Thursday) night in the Southern Hotel, with voting…
Over hyped crime figures causing unnecessary concerns in rural communities
A top Garda is disputing claims that rural Ireland is awash with crime. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken is encouraging the public to continue to report all crimes and has promised that locally Gardai will…
Donegal council CEO says uncertainty of Brexit makes it hard to plan
The chief executive of Donegal County Council says it is difficult to prepare for Brexit while the situation remains so unclear. Seamus Neely was speaking at a meeting of County Councils in Dublin to discuss…
Ireland offline movement angry with continued broadband delays.
The Ireland offline movement have today hit out at the delay in rolling out high speed broadband to many homes and businesses in rural Ireland. They claim that 542,000 premises still have to be connected.…
