Oscar nominee from Boyle says there’s never been ‘a better time’ to get into the animation industry
Two Oscar nominees that will be making their way down the red carpet in March will be familiar names to people in the North West. Martin McDonagh whose mother comes from Easkey in west Sligo…
Minister announces details of fodder transport subsidy
The Minister for Agriculture has announced the details of the transport subsidy for farmers with a fodder shortage. To qualify you need to be transporting the fodder over 100km. The rates for the fodder subsidy…
Owners of Abbey Manor Hotel face prosecution by Council
The owners of the Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair face prosecution for failing to abide by Council orders to make the derelict building safe and secure. The building which is a protected structure has now…
Climate Change will force Sligo’s Championship Golf Course to move inland
A leading golf course in the north west will have to move further inland during the next 20 years because of the effects of climate change and rising sea levels. The situation facing the County…
Council confirms twenty-six people waiting over 3 years for a house in north Leitrim
Leitrim County Council has confirmed that twenty-six households in north Leitrim have been on the social housing waiting list for more than three years. Director of Services Mary Quinn confirmed there are a number of…
Scanlon says pro-life TDs in Fianna Fail want to ensure their voice is heard
Sligo/Leitrim Deputy Eamon Scanlon was the only one from the region to attend a meeting of pro-life Fianna Fail TDs in Leinster House last night. The meeting followed the recent announcement by Fianna Fail Leader…
Complaints about extent of dog fouling in parts of Sligo
Dog fouling is now a serious problem in many parts of Sligo town. This week’s meeting of the municipal district of the county council heard of complaints from a number of areas, including near schools…