Social farming encouraged in the North West
Farms in recent times have become increasingly linked to tourism activities leading to the establishment of a number of on farm rural tourism enterprises. Indeed the concept of ‘Social Farming’ has also grown roots in Ireland. Social Farming became established in Ireland as part of an EU INTERREG IVA Funded…
At least 30 candidates now running in the NW
Two new candidates have joined the election race in the north west. They are Oisin O’Dwyer, from Drumshanbo, who is running for Renua in the Sligo/Leitrim, North Roscommon, South Donegal constituency. In the 2019 local elections, O’Dwyer received 43 first preference votes when he ran in the Ballinamore electoral area.…
Storm Brendan leaves thousands of properties powerless
There are over 3 thousand 3 hundred homes without power in the region as Storm Brendan rumbles on. Over 75 houses are without power in the Bundoran area of south Donegal, 151 in Killybegs as well as 165 in Glenties. More than 1300 are without power in the Drumshanbo/Arigna area,…
Northern Irish gang believed to be responsible for burglaries in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon
Gardai say a travelling gang possibility from Northern Ireland were involved in a number of burglaries throughout the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Roscommon in the lead up to Christmas. It’s believed the gang targeted a number of homes in Drumkeerin, Drumshanbo, Geevagh, Ballyfarnon, Ballisodare, Ballincarrow, Tullyhill and Rathcormack. The…
700 Homes and Businesses with no power in North West
Almost 700 homes and business in the North West are left without power this morning following strong overnight winds. 229 are without power in Arigna/Drumshanbo, 157 in Geevagh, 118 in Aghagad, 77 in Donegal Town, 45 in Gurteen, 29 in Tubbercurry and 27 homes in Ballyshannon. The power to most…
Purchase of former IDA factory could provide major economic boost for Drumshanbo
The sale of the former Mattel factory in Drumshanbo County Leitrim has been completed today. The factory which was operated by BFN foods in more recent years has been purchased by the Drumshanbo Community Council and the Leitrim Foods Enterprise Zone. With the existing ‘food hub’ in Drumshanbo…
Spate of home break-ins across Sligo and Leitrim
The home of the family responsible for the Sligo Homeless Christmas Appeal was broken into yesterday afternoon. Their house which is situated on the main street in Ballinacarrow was broken into shortly after ten to one yesterday. A number of items have been stolen from the property including Jewellery, Money…