Large numbers leave Donegal and Leitrim to commute to work
More than five and a half thousand people leave County Dongal every day to go to work. In Leitrim, more than 4,200 go outside the county to do their jobs. But Sligo bucks the trend:…
Campaigner does not think Irish language is in a poor state in terms of usage
A long-time Irish-language campaigner in Leitrim says that he does not think the language is in a poor state in terms of those using it. Seán Ó Súilleabhain of Conradh na Gaelige in Leitrim is…
Donegal IFA branch to meet in Innishowen tonight (Thurs)
The officers of the Donegal branch for the Irish Farmers Association are holding a meeting in Innishowen tonight to discuss the impact of the floods last week. Many farmers on the peninsula were flooded destroying…
Protest planned at Leitrim branch against removal of ‘Gaelige’ ATM option
Conradh na Gaelige is holding a protest outside a Bank of Ireland in Leitrim tomorrow to oppose its decision to remove the “Gaelige” option from its ATM service. However, it’s emerged that this option has…
Meeting planned to try and increase access to MacDiarmada homestead
North Leitrim councillors are to meet with officials of the Office of Public Works next month in an effort to find a resolution to the issue of tourist and visitor access to the home of…
Not everyone has concerns about data on new Public Services Card
There is mixed reaction on the streets of Sligo to a Public Services Card now needed to access a growing number of social services. This week, the Data Protection Commissioner added her voice on this…
Mona McSharry commended for enormous commitment ahead of weekend homecoming
A major homecoming celebration is being planned in the North Sligo village of Grange for the return this Sunday evening from the U.S. of world swimming champion Mona McSharry. It will take place at the…
