Postmasters threaten industrial action
There could be postal disruption in store at Post Offices across the north west. Postmasters are warning they could stage industrial action over their mounting frustration with An Post and the Government. They will hold an emergency meeting next Monday to consider balloting for action. They’re expressing…
Covid-19 forcing more local services to close over weekend
With new Covid-19 cases now at their highest level since the pandemic began, many businesses throughout the north west are struggling because of staff absences. Yesterday evening, 23,817 new cases of the virus were reported, with 941 patients in hospital, and 90 in ICU. The level of infection,…
Minister McConologue to meet with farmers impacted by Leitrim landslide
The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalouge will visit Drumkeerin later today where he is expected to meet with local farmers and landowners impacted by the landslide which took place on Shass Mountain in June of last year. Minister McConalogue will be accompanied by the Minister of State at the…
Leitrim councillor seeks special fund for emergencies
A Leitrim councillor is calling for a special fund to be established to help those impacted by weather or road emergencies, such as the events that occurred on Shass Mountain in Drumkeerin last year. Cllr Enda Stenson is calling on the local authority to investigate the possibility of developing a…
Weekend burglary shows the need for a Garda Station in Drumkeerin
Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred at a business premises in Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim on Saturday morning last (July 10th 2021) Gardaí have confirmed that no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. Garda Sergeant Aoife Hayes told the north west today show that a ‘sum…
Concerns raised over amount spent subsidising private landlords
A Leitrim Councillor has raised concerns over the amount of money being spent by the government on an annual basis to subsidies private landlords. In monetary terms it’s claimed that the amount spent is in excess of 1 billion euro, which represents nearly a third of all government spending on…
Over €2.1m allocated to carry out ‘climate resilient’ road works in the region
Almost €2.1m in funding is being distributed in the north west for ‘climate resilient’ road works. Climate resilient works are the likes of alleviating road flooding, altering the level of the road to prevent flooding, strengthening bridges and carrying out repairs. Just over €500,000 is going towards works in Sligo,…