More equitable health system required to retain GP’s
A long-serving north-west rural GP says the key to a good and more equitable health system is to have adequately resourced primary care and GP services. For this to happen, Blacklion-based Dr Carroll O Dolan says it’s important that GPs are content, that there’s incentives for young doctors and…
Blacklion to Florencecourt road closed
The Blacklion to Florencecourt road remains closed this morning on the Norther side of the border due to a road traffic collision that occurred earlier. Motorists are being advised that diversions are in place. Gardai and PSNI are currently advising motorists of alternative routes. It’s believed injuries were…
Leitrim to hold first ever Boxty Festival
Leitrim is to hold its first ever festival to celebrate the heritage and culture of the Boxty. As part of Failte Irelands ‘Taste the Island’ Carrick On Shannon will hold the the inaugural Leitrim Boxty Festival on the 19th of October. This is not to dissimlar to a festival that…
Event to highlight importance of open border takes place this evening
Posters will be unveiled at six border crossings this evening to highlight the importance of keeping open borders on the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. This week marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement but it comes at a time when Brexit places a…
Work to start to upgrade Blacklion water supply
Work is to start on Monday to upgrade the water supply in Blacklion, Co Cavan. It will include the replacement of damaged water mains as well as repairs to connections to some houses. More than a kilometre of old pipes will be replaced as well as old and damaged connections,…
Fears there may not be a post office in Blacklion again
There are fears that there may never again be a post office in Blacklion in County Cavan. It’s after the post office there has closed, with the nearest mail service now Royal Mail in Northern Ireland, across the bridge in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh. In the Republic, the nearest An Post…
An Post admit closures will happen but no decision on how many
The CEO of An Post has admitted there will be closures – but says no decision has yet been made on how many. Weekend reports suggested the company could be considering shutting 200 outlets across the country in a bid to cut costs. Two post offices in this region –…