New National Famine Museum in Strokestown opens today
The new National Famine Museum in Strokestown Co.Roscommon will open its doors today. The visitor attraction is expected to welcome over one hundred thousand tourists a year and will provide new jobs for the…
Housing Minister says state are going after defective block providers
The Housing Minister says the state is using every legal avenue available to go after those responsible for defective building blocks. The government introduced a 10 per cent levy on concrete in Tuesday’s Budget to…
Man arrested following incident at the home of Sligo Leitrim TD
Gardaí have arrested a man today, after a van was driven through the gates of the home of the Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, at approximately 2am on Thursday morning. A man in his 40s…
INMO warns of ‘winter chaos’ as numbers as trolley figures increase in north west
The INMO is warning a “winter chaos” is on the way as the number of people waiting on trolleys in Irish hospitals continues to rise. The warning comes as the number of people waiting…
Manorhamilton campaigner urges Oireachtas committee to push AIB on two tier banking claims
A campaigner that is calling on AIB to restore full cash services to the branch in Manorhamilton says the Oireachtas Committee that Bank is appearing before today should use the opportunity to encourage them to…
CEO of Killybegs fishermen’s organisation warns of potential jobs loses
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is warning of immediate and significant job losses unless there is supports introduced to alleviate the rising costs of fuel. Chief Executive of the KFO Seán O’Donoghue…
Inquest takes place into the death of Krista Rowan
An inquest into the death of a woman living in Geevagh, Co Sligo at the time of her passing has heard her described by her husband as somebody ‘that was beautiful inside and out’. …