Ballinagare priest to celebrate first mass this Sunday
A parish on the Leitrim/Sligo border is preparing for a major celebration this coming weekend. Local man Edward Cosgrove was ordained last Sunday to the priesthood in the Jesuits’ Milltown Park Chapel in Dublin. He has been studying for the priesthood for the past 10 years, and spent last three…
The North West reacts to Kenny’s resignation
Local present and former Fine Gael politicians have been reacting to Enda Kenny’s decision to step down as party leader from last night. People in the region have also been giving their views on his performance as Taoiseach and his impact on decisions that have affected the North West. The…
Local properties for sale at Allsop auction
Properties located throughout Donegal and Sligo are currently being sold during a two-day online auction by Allsop. Today is the second day of the auction, with bidding having opened at 8 o’clock each morning. More than 200 lots, including houses, apartments and land, are on offer during the two days.…
Fears raised that Primary Care Centre in Kinlough is being ‘downgraded’
A West of Ireland Senator is raising concerns about the future of a north Leitrim primary care centre in the Seanad today. The issue has been raised at a local level by Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock who fear the centre in Kinlough is being downgraded. His party colleague Senator…
Taoiseach to visit homestead of Sean MacDiarmada, Kiltyclogher
The Taoiseach will visit the homestead of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher in county Leitrim today. Enda Kenny is expected to meet family members of the late 1916 signatory as well as local politicians. The invite was extended for him to make this visit during the 2016 centenary celebrations last year…
Jobs Minister rejects the need for a ‘Brexit Minister’
The Minister for Jobs says there’s no need for a special ‘Brexit Minister’ as the issue affects ever department. Speaking to Ocean FM News in Leitrim today, Mary-Mitchell O’Connor said there is a ‘Brexit Co-ordination Group’ in place which reports back to Cabinet under the leadership of the Taoiseach. The…