Man seriously injured after accident at Fivemilebourne
A man in his early 60’s remains in a serious condition in Sligo University Hospital following a road traffic collision close to Dromahair yesterday. Gardaí in Manorhamilton attended the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at Fivemilebourne, Dromahir, Co. Leitrim yesterday afternoon. …
Social farming encouraged in the North West
Farms in recent times have become increasingly linked to tourism activities leading to the establishment of a number of on farm rural tourism enterprises. Indeed the concept of ‘Social Farming’ has also grown roots in Ireland. Social Farming became established in Ireland as part of an EU INTERREG IVA Funded…
Public urged not to adopt pets over the busy Christmas period
The Animal Welfare centre in Drumkeeran in Co.Leitrim is calling on the public not to adopt pets over the Christmas period. Christmas is difficult and busy time of year for new pets such as Dogs or Cats to get adjusted to family life within a new home. That’s according to…
Government sign contract for National Broadband Plan
The government has signed the contract for the National Broadband Plan. It aims to bring high-speed internet to 1.1 million people, largely in rural Ireland. Communications Minister Richard Bruton has tweeted that today is an “historic day for Ireland.” He says it’s the biggest investment in country areas since rural…
Donegal emigrant considers moving back after hearing Kiltyclogher appeal
A Donegal-born emigrant who left the country almost 20 years ago says he would consider moving back to a rural area like Kiltyclogher. Francis Donoghue, who has been in the United States since 2002, a former teacher himself, has four young children, is now considering returning home to Ireland, and…
Kiltyclogher preparing for MacDiarmada Summer School
People in Kiltyclogher in North Leitrim are finalising preparations for the 9th Sean MacDiarmada Summer School. It takes place next weekend, on Friday and Saturday, June 9th and 10th. The opening will take place at MacDiarmada’s home at 6pm on the Friday. This year, there will be a special focus…
Rural text scheme numbers soar
Rural areas are leading the way when it comes to tackling crime, according to a new report from the Gardai. New figures from the Garda Crime Prevention Centre of Excellence show today that the number of subscribers to text alert schemes nationwide has doubled with rural counties showing the strongest…