North West Region currently under a status yellow snow & ice warning
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in place for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this morning The warning also apples to Mayo, Roscommon Cavan, Monaghan, and Longford Met Éireann say sleet and snow will fall which may lead to accumulations. The most significant of…
Safety barriers needed along R200
Urgent calls have been made for the provision of safety barriers on sections of the R200 from the Glan Gap towards Glangevlin. Cavan Fianna Fáil Councillor, John Paul Feely claims that there are substantial numbers of HGVs travelling on this road. He is predicting that, following investment at the Shannon…
Public Consultation on SLNCR Greenway to begin this week
Public Consultation will begin regarding the Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway Greenway this week. The proposed route will stretch from Sligo to Enniskillen, and will also encompass Leitrim and Cavan. The SLNCR Greenway has been touted as a “world-class” greenway, and will promote cross-border tourism between the Republic of…
Annual Orange Order parade returns to Rossnowlagh today
Thousands of people are expected to attend and spectate at the annual Orange parade in Rossnowlagh today, which returns after a two-year absence due to Covid. It is expected that upwards of 40 lodges from Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and…
Gardaí seize phone and legal papers during search of Seán Quinn’s home
Sean Quinn’s solicitor says he hasn’t been informed what allegations garda are investigating against the former billionaire. Mr Quinn’s home in Co Cavan was searched by officers yesterday. His solicitor, Chris McGettigan, claims gardaí said they were investigating claims of harassment – but did not provide the details.…
Jobs boost for Cavan
A hundred new jobs are to be provided in Cavan. It’s as a result of California-headquartered Ultra Clean Holdings, which provides services and products primarily for the semiconductor industry, establishing an advanced technology cleaning centre in the county. Construction is advancing on a 57,000 square-foot manufacturing facility located…
Woman dies in Cavan crash
A woman in her 20s has been killed in a road collision in Co. Cavan. Gardaí were called to a three-car crash at Derrygarra Lower, Butlersbridge at around 5.20am this morning. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while two other women, one in her 30s and the other…