Farmers in North West under severe pressure due to COVID-19
The livelihood of farmers across the North West are being put in severe jeopardy due to the Coronavirus. That’s according to Patrick Rooney the National Interim Chairman of the Beef Plan Movement. Supermac’s will close its 108 restaurants across Ireland from Thursday evening. It’s become the latest fast-food chain to…
McDonald’s closure to impact already struggling beef sector
The decision by fast food outlet McDonald’s to close all its Irish restaurants will have a massive impact on an already struggling beef sector. That’s according to the Chairman of the Leitrim Beef Plan Movement, Brendan Barry. McDonald’s is the biggest buyer of Irish beef, spending more than €160m on…
Enniscrone Aqua Park to receive funding
€300,000 has been allocated for the Waterpoint Aqua Park in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. The contract for repair works to be carried out at Waterpoint are believed to go to tender next month with an expected time of 9 months for completion. Enniscrone Independent Councillor and Chairman of the Waterpoint Aqua…