Local TD urges constituency colleagues to take action against investment funds buying properties in bulk
A Sligo Leitrim TD has urged all his fellow deputies in the North West to support a Sinn Fein motion that will look to increase stamp duty on the bulk purchase of homes by investment funds. The motion will seek to implement a stamp duty of at least 17%…
Fears North West could lose allocation of new Garda recruits to Dublin
Concern is being expressed locally that the recent riots witnessed in Dublin will lead to the majority of new garda recruits being deployed to the capital at the expense of areas such as the North West. The concerns were aired at a recent JPC Meeting in Donegal. The…
New research may provide clues as to why local politician was attacked
Four years on from an unprovoked attack by seagulls on a north west Politician new research has been published today that may shed some light into what led to the altercation. Scientists are today claiming that seagulls have become chip and ice cream thieves because they see how much…
North West Hotelier warns that Dublin prices could damage reputation of the entire industry
A North West Hotelier has expressed concern in relation to claims of price gouging by Hotels in the capital ahead of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Concerns are being raised about Ireland’s reputation abroad because of the high cost of Dublin hotel prices for St Patrick’s weekend. Some…
Concern being expressed over adequate resources being in place for refugees
Almost two-thirds of Irish people aren’t in favour of Ireland taking in an unlimited number of Ukrainian refugees. The research, carried out by Red C for Virgin Media Television, found eight in ten don’t believe we have adequate resources for those arriving here. It comes as an Ireland…
New rail service to run between Ballina and Dublin
Commuters from parts of south Sligo will have further options of commuting to the capital from this month. A new early morning train service between Ballina and Dublin will commence on Monday week, December 12. The service will depart from Ballina at 5.05am and will arrive in Heuston…
Westlife confirmed to play at Dublin’s New year’s Festival
Westlife have been confirmed to headline New Year’s Festival Dublin performing in the brand-new Festival Village on New Year’s Eve, 31st December. Special guests will include Gavin James and Lyra. The announcement follows one of Westlife’s most successful years ever with sold-out Irish, European and Asian stadium dates…