Updated with audio: New yellow weather warning issued for Sligo & Leitrim
Another weather warning has been issued for the counties of Sligo and Leitrim. Met Eireann have given notification of a status yellow weather warning for eight counties from this evening. The low temperature and ice warning will affect Sligo, Leitrim the reminder of Connacht as well…
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Connacht
A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for all Connacht counties. The warning also impacts Munster. It will come into effect this evening at 6pm and will be active until 4am on Tuesday morning. The rain is expected to be very heavy and could be followed by thunder. Localised…
Survey shows happiness among retired people across the region
A recent survey carried out by Standard Life Retirement Pulse has shown that up to 93% people in Connacht-Ulster have indicated that they are enjoying happiness throughout their retirement. The survey also found over two-fifths (44%) said they are financially ready for retirement while nearly two-thirds (64%) of those in…
Weather warning issued for entire North West region
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning, with heavy rain for a number of counties including Sligo and Leitrim and Donegal The waring also covers the rest of Connacht, all of Leinster, Munster as well as Cavan and Monaghan. There is a risk of localised flooding, with…
Report shows workers in North West have least flexible working hours in the country
Workers in the North West have the lowest access to flexible working hours in the country. That’s according to a new report carried out by Reflecting Ireland, in conjunction with Permanent TSB, which examined people’s working hours and lifestyles across the country since the pandemic. The report revealed that only…
Met Eireann issue yellow weather warning issued for local region
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow Weather Warning for Munster and Connacht. The warning marks the end of the current warm spell of weather. The warning comes into effect from midday tomorrow, with the forecaster predicting heavy showers or longer spells of rain and thundery downpours leading…
Sligo has highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland
Between 15% and 17% of commercial buildings in the north west are vacant. County Sligo still has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country while both Donegal’s and Leitrim’s vacancy rates are rising. These figures, released today, come from GeoDirectory, which was jointly established by An Post and Ordnance…