Heatwave on the way for West and North West
Predictions suggest the upcoming period of good weather may get close to record levels. Met Eireann has forecast sunny spells and rising temperatures from the weekend. The current record is 33 point 3 degrees, which…
Health Minister says lack of women at MacGill Summer School ‘disappointing’
The Health Minister says the lack of women scheduled to speak at the MacGill summer school is disappointing. The popular event has come under fire for originally only including 12 women out of 56 speakers.…
Calls made on government to prepare for another fodder shortage
Calls are being made on the Government to prepare for another fodder crisis. There are fears that a predicted dry spell in the North West could lead to further shortages. The recent dry spell has…
First National Awareness Day for Family Carers on today
Irelands first National Awareness Day for Family Carers is taking place today. The event is organised by Family Carers Ireland who are to ‘Shine a Light’ on the longest day of the year for…
Killery mountain farmers still waiting confirmation on payment
Farmers on Killery mountain on the Sligo Leitrim border are still waiting for confirmation on if they will be paid. The department has withheld payments for a number of farmers whose land was burnt in…
Fine Gael convention for Sligo/Leitrim brought forward by two months
The Fine Gael convention in Sligo Leitrim has been brought forward by two months indicating that perhaps an election is likely sooner rather than later. It’s understood Leo Varadkar has order all party conventions to…
Community in Glangevlin, Co Cavan, fighting to save its school
A community in Glangevlin, Co Cavan, is launcing a campaign to retain its local two-teacher school. Curravagh National School has 15 pupils — but four of these are leaving this year. That could lead to…