Abbey Manor Hotel gets green light to house 155 asylum seekers
A former hotel in north Leitrim has got the ‘green light’ to house 155 international protection applicants. The High Court has rejected a bid by Leitrim County Council to block the plan – and…
Peter Casey confirms European Parliament run
Businessman Peter Casey is to contest the European Parliament elections in the Midlands-Northwest constituency. He announced the news overnight and is set to run as an Independent candidate. In his election bid, Mr.Casey…
Getting rid of rent pressure zones would prove ‘disastrous’ for Sligo
Getting rid of rent pressure zones would prove disastrous for Sligo. That’s according to local People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle, who was reacting to calls from The Irish Property Owners’ Association for the Government…
Sligo among worst counties for remote working
Sligo has been deemed one of the worst counties in Ireland for remote working, according to a new report. A recent study by Virgin Media highlighted the disparity in the north west region when…
Laghey awarded funding to get new community park
A new community park is on the way to Laghey. It’s after the village was awarded €250k as part of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme earlier today. The project is set to…
Donegal Cllr welcomes Killybegs Garda station enhancements
The Killybegs Garda station has been open more days and longer hours since the employment of an administrative position. This was welcomed by local councillors at the recent Donegal Joint Policing Committee meeting, where…
Sligo County Council unanimously support motion to reopen Western Rail Corridor
Sligo County Council have unanimously supported a motion to reopen the Western Rail Corridor. The motion was proposed by Mayor of Sligo and Independent Councillor, Declan Bree, who believes the rail corridor is a crucial…