Markievicz Park was to host one of the biggest bands in the world but plans fell through
Sligo was close to getting one of the biggest bands in the world to perform at Markievicz Park next year. Negotiations were at an advanced stage with a concert promoter, but a change of touring…
No extra beds for the North West hospitals in 2018 HSE Plan
No new beds have been approved for any hospital in the North West region as part of the HSE’s 2018 Service Plan. The plan sets out how the HSE will spend it’s budget over the…
Ring says Drumshanbo Gin Distillery a huge success story for Leitrim
Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring says the Gin Distillery in Drumshanbo is an example of local enterprise hubs working to create jobs. Minister Ring is in Leitrim and Sligo today where he visited Manorhamilton…
People from Donegal working in the North need clarity on Brexit
The Western Development Commission says Brexit would have a huge impact on people working across the border between Donegal and Derry. It’s another aspect to the debate that is a concern for people living in…
Co Leitrim remains the cheapest place in the country to rent
Rents are increasing in the North West counties but Leitrim retains the lowest rent in the country. New figures from the Residential Tenancies Board show the average rent in Sligo is now just over €660…
Developers of proposed Donegal Town cinema to submit new plans
The developer behind a proposed new cinema in Donegal Town has confirmed that he intends to submit a new planning application. WJ Dolan Construction had planning permission turned down in September by Donegal County Council…
Sligo airport could close if it does not get Government funding
The future of Sligo Airport is at risk if the government fails to provide some funding towards it. Sligo Airport has received no support from the government since 2011 and it relies almost entirely now…