Donegal and Leitrim to benefit from Shared Island projects funding
Two local authorities in the North West are set to benefit from funding that has been made available for Shared Island projects. Donegal County Council and Leitrim County Council are two of nine representative bodies that will collaborate on cross-border initiatives. Up to 850,000 euro has been made available by…
Government must act to prevent health workers strike
The Government has been called on to intervene and avoid strike action by a number of health and community workers. Just last week, workers in Section 39, Section 56 and Section 10 organisations issued a strike notice following a ballot of its members represented by Fórsa, INMO and Siptu. Donegal…
Letterkenny teen located safe
A teenager who was missing in Letterkenny has been located safe and well. Gardaí have stood down their search for 14-year-old Richard Ogbebor, who was missing from his home in Letterkenny since Monday, October 2nd. Gardaí have also thanked the media and public for their assistance in the search.
Significant funding confirmed for North West ETBs
The Minister for Further and Higher Education has confirmed over €360,000 in further education grants for the Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Boards. The allocation, is part of the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund. €207,000 will be allocated to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB…
House prices continue to increase in Sligo & Leitrim
Property prices in counties Sligo and Leitrim rose in the third quarter of 2023, according to the latest MyHome.ie property price report. However, the publication detected that prices fell marginally in county Donegal during the same period. Property prices in Sligo have…
Funding allocations expected for Local ETB Projects
There is expected to be a significant announcement of funding for education facilities in the North West later today. The announcement is expected to coincide with a visit to the area by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris. Minister Harris is expected to announce over…
GRA members to strike after they claim talks with Garda Commissioner were a ‘waste of time’
The Donegal based President of the GRA says members of the GRA have be left with no choice other to take industrial action due to the behaviour of the Garda commissioner Drew Harris. Delegates of the Garda Representative Association have voted for strike action on the 10th…