New CEO of Western Development Commission lauds role of community groups
The new CEO of the Western Development Commission has highlighted the importance of small community groups in rural areas getting all the supports they need. Tomas O Siochain says these local groups make an important…
ISPCA seeks a home for snake abandoned in Leitrim
The ISPCA is seeking a home for the snake found recently in a park in north Leitrim. The python snake now named ‘Penelope’ was found in July in the Ecopark in Kinlough. It’s being cared…
Gardaí to hold community meeting in Ballymote tonight
The Gardai are holding a community meeting in Ballymote tonight. The meeting is a community engagement meeting and will include a talk by Inspector Padraic Burke and Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Jim Fox. However. other…
Sligo Leitrim TD warns of local jobs losses ahead of alcohol debate
Ahead of the proposed amendments to the Public Health Bill concerning alcohol which will be discussed this evening in the Dail, Sligo Leitrim TD Eamon Scanlon has warned about possible local job losses should the…
Local TD blasts Minister for lack of progress on marine matters
Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has accused the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed of being out of his depth when it comes to marine matters. The Fianna Fail TD has…
‘They went online and they bought’ – Minister for Rural Affairs hits out at people for not shopping local
The Minister for Rural Affairs says people are walking past their local shops and businesses to shop online. Minister Michael Ring says this decision is costing local economies and it’s a reality for which people…
Tourism Networks in the North West call for emergency Brexit Fund
Tourism operators are to meet Minister Shane Ross just this afternoon to ask him to put in place a number of measures that will help rural businesses. They’re calling for a three year emergency Brexit…