The Kilty Live project – 5 years on
It’s five years since the initiative to regenerate the village of Kiltyclogher – Kilty Live. Where families were encourage to come and live and work there, as a means of increasing the population, and retaining…
Heritage Week in Sligo launched
National Heritage Week is taking place from 13th to 21st August, and Sligo County Council has outlined the events it has planned. Heritage Officer Siobhan Ryan and Chair of the Sligo Heritage Forum Cllr Donal…
Lough Gill swim aims to raise more money for Hospice
The annual Lough Gill Swim in aid of North West Hospice is back with a bang this Saturday – the event has raised almost 400k for Hospice and was organised in memory of Neill McGarry.…
Donegal animal rights organisation adds to condemnation of Puck Fair festival
Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary has added its voice to the growing criticism of the Puck Fair festival in Co Kerry. Tara Lafferty of the group says it’s no longer acceptable to treat goats in…
NW won’t miss out on heatwave this time – Hot weekend beckons
It’s going to be hot, hot, hot across the North West this weekend, with the region finally getting a prolonged period of sunshine. However, the weather may break on Sunday evening, according to Kenneth McDonagh…
First ever Pride parade in Leitrim to take place next week
Leitrim is to host its first ever Pride parade. The parade takes place in Carrick on Shannon on 20th August, part of a series of events for the week of the Pride Festival, as the…
Donegal student faced with prospect of sleeping in car due to accommodation shortage
A Donegal student, heading to third level education for the first time in Cork, is facing the option of sleeping in his car because of the lack of accommodation. That’s according to his family, who…