Leitrim says there can be no further delays to rural broadband for Drumkeerin
The issue of broadband remains a huge problem for many rural villages like Drumkeerin in county Leitrim. The village is welcoming the allocation of over $43,000 to renovate three enterprise units in the town as…
No additional leader funding for Donegal
Donegal will not be getting any additional money under the 2014-2020 Leader Programme. That’s despite an additional 30 million euro having been added to the national budget for Leader. . Donegal has so far…
No serious injuries following crash on the N59 this morning
A car overturned on the N59 Ballina road at Coolaney Cross this morning. The woman driving the car was not seriously injured in the collision which happened at the turn-off for Hungry Rock. The emergency…
Broadband vital in getting the most from Rural Town and Village investment scheme
The renovation of three enterprise units in Drumkeerin in county Leitrim is welcome but dependent on the area getting a reliable broadband connection. Three of the six units in the village have been renovated already…
Sligo Councillors consider following Leitrim’s lead in banning ‘Roundup’ weedkiller
Another county council in the region is considering banning the use of the weedkiller Roundup in public areas. That’s because it contains the substance glyphosate, which some claim is a contributing cause to cancer. Leitrim…
President Higgins attends Sligo Rovers celebrations
President Michael D. Higgins attended the Sligo Rovers match in the Showgrounds last night. The President was invited by the Sligo Rovers Football Club as part of the 90th celebrations of the club. He was…
Updated: Delays at Drumcliffe following crash
3pm: The gardai say the road is clear following a crash at Drumcliffe earlier. The three car collision happened just after midday near the Entrance to Yeats grave. The emergency services were called to the…
