Local TD calls for ‘specific local support measures’to address cost of living
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for a specific set of measures to be introduced for those living in rural Ireland to address increased living costs. Rural TD’s have called on the government to reduce taxes on petrol and diesel by at least 50 percent until the end of…
Overnight snowfall causing travel disruption
The Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warning remains in place for the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Donegal until 12.00 today. Snow has fallen in many parts of the region overnight and there are icy stretches on untreated surfaces which is leading to hazardous driving conditions this morning Gardai are…
Another weather warning issued for the north west
A Status Yellow – Snow/Ice warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo will kick into effect later tonight. Met Eireann is warning of blustery showers of hail, sleet and snow with icy stretches on untreated surfaces which will lead to hazardous driving conditions later tonight and tomorrow morning. Emer…
Warnings issued of major housing crisis in north west
Warnings have been issued that a major renting crisis will escalate in the North West unless rent pressure zones are introduced across the Counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Rent prices in the local region have witnessed the strongest rate of inflation on record since 2006. The figures are included…
ESB crews continue to repair damage caused by storm Franklin
ESB Crews are working today to restore power to a number of homes and businesses in Sligo and Leitrim. The areas in question have been left with power due to storms caused by Storm Franklin. As of this morning there are approximately 500 customers without supply in the…
Motorists urged to drive with caution this morning
Sligo County Council are advising that Gibraltar rd and Mardyke areas are flooded and will remain closed until after high tide this morning. The Local Authority have also warned that conditions will be very difficult through the morning as a result of heavy rainfall combined with saturated ground…
Storm Franklin leaves several homes without power in the North West
There are a large number of premises with power this morning right across the region as a result of damage caused by Storm Franklin. Homes and business premises in areas such as Collooney, Enniscrone, in Sligo. Ballyshannon, Donegal, Kilcar, and Glenties in Donegal. Along with Manorhamilton in Leitrim all…