Those living along the Border at greater risk of poverty
New figures show people living in the border region are at a greater risk of poverty than the rest of the country. A new report on regional life in Ireland show that 25.7pc of residents in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were struggling financially in 2017. People living in the Border…
Border Against Brexit advocate no harder border to MEP’s
MEPs in the European Parliament have been hearing from border communities in Ireland about their concerns over Brexit. A delegation of people representing border communities against Brexit, visited the European Parliament this week. The Independent MEP Marian Harkin – who facilitated the group’s visit – says it’s vital…
IFA says two minute border delay would cause chaos post-Brexit
The Irish Farmers Association in Donegal has postponed a planned Brexit protest in Lifford this week as it would cause ‘too much disruption’ to traffic. The idea of a two-minute ‘slow-down’ came about following their recent trip to meeting customs and agriculture officials on the Swedish-Norwegian border. Sweden has been…
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…
Fears border areas could lose out in any DUP/Tory Party deal
A Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD says border area could lose out in any DUP/Conservative Party deal. Following last night’s election in the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May will most likely have to look to do business with the DUP in the North for support. The DUP and Sinn Fein filled…