Body of 56 year old man recovered from Boyle River
The body of a 56 year old man was recovered from the Boyle River in Boyle yesterday morning. Local gardai confirmed the news to Ocean FM this morning. A search operation was undertaken after the…
€25 million sheep welfare scheme welcomed
Farming organisations are welcoming the launch of the new sheep welfare scheme. Minister Michael Creed launched the €25million annual scheme which is paid out through the Rural Development programme today at Kenmare mart today. The…
Gardai warn of ‘Phishing’ scams
Gardai are warning people to be aware of so-called ‘phishing’ scams which are being reported again. Senior Gardai across the region are warning people not to give out personal details over the phone regardless of…
Concerns raised over danger of N16 junction
A junction on the N16 Sligo to Manorhamilton road is so dangerous that a local councillor fears it will be the scene of a fatal accident. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry has raised concerns about…
Implications of Brexit being assessed by EU committee
Pension rights and freedom of movement are among the issues that will impact individuals when Brexit is triggered. That’s the warning of North West MEP Marian Harkin who is on an EU sub-committee of the…
Leitrim Development Company say there are no fears over services despite review
Leitrim Development Company has moved to allay fears over the future of services in the county. It follows a motion raised by a Sinn Fein councillor at this week’s Manorhamilton Municipal District that there could…
Numbers on trolleys in Sligo hospital rise again
Over 450 people are on trolleys at hospitals across the country. The numbers at Sligo University Hospital have increased again with 25 people on trolleys at the hospital today. The numbers in Letterkenny are down…
