Proposals to encourage house buyers return to rural Ireland welcomed
Irish Rural Link says it welcomes proposals to encourage house-buyers to return to rural towns and villages. Minister for Regional and Rural Affairs Heather Humphreys is to outline to Cabinet today a plan for grants…
Councillors want cameras to catch illegal dumpers in south Sligo
The issue of illegal dumping appears to be getting worse across the North West. Councillors in Donegal and South Sligo raised the issue this week after reports of fly tipping and the accumulation of rubbish…
North West MEP in the running for European VP
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness is running again this week for the position of vice-president of the European Parliament. Today MEPs will vote on a new president to replace Martin Schulz who’s stepping down…
Opening of Quirky Glamping site delayed due to planning error
An administrative error means the Quirky Glamping village in Enniscrone will not be opening anytime soon. A mistake in the initial planning application forms has delayed the project. The application for a petrol station and…
Major refurbishment works announced for Enniskillen
A major investment has been announced for Enniskillen town centre. The Minister for Communities in the Northern Ireland Executive Paul Givan this week announced funding of 4.7 million pounds for the project. Fermanagh & Omagh…
Letterkenny has highest numbers waiting for hospital bed nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital has the highest number of people waiting for admission today according to Irish Nurses and Midwives Figures. There are 38 people waiting on trolleys in the hospital’s emergency department and overflow area…
Call to make funding a priority for greenway along N16 at Glenfarne
A North Leitrim councillor has called for the development of a greenway along the N16 at Glenfarne where road realignment works are taking place to be made a priority for funding. Fine Gael Councillor Sean…
