More than €3m allocated for schools in the north west
Primary and post-primary schools throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will share in an allocation of more than €3m before Christmas for the support of information and communications technology. Sligo primary schools will receive €426,783 with post primary schools in the county getting almost €327,000. More than €209,000 will go to…
Minister Feighan encourages work of Social Farming Ireland
The Sligo/Leitrim TD whose role as a junior minister includes responsibility for public health and well-being is highlighting the work of Social Farming Ireland. Social farming offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually disadvantaged the opportunity to spend time on a family farm in a healthy, supportive and…
TD Frank Feighan backs decision to close livestock marts
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that the closure of livestock marts nationwide, is an unfortunate but necessary short-term measure to take during the COVID 19 Emergency. Deputy Feighan says the department of agriculture, food and marine is working with stakeholders on contingency measures, to ensure that, as…
Feighan withdraws as Naughten steps up for Ceann Comhairle
Sligo Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has withdrawn from the race to be the next Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann. Feighan had earlier indicated that he was seeking nominations for the position. There is also speculation linking Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Feargháil and Fine Gael TD Heather Humphreys. Meanwhile, Independent TD…
The north wests representatives for the 33rd Dail
After two long, exciting and historic days, the north west has got it’s new representatives for the 33rd Dail. Sinn Fein’s popularity is clear all over the Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Constituencies. Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn were elected on the first count in Donegal, with Deputy Doherty topping the…
Calls to not ‘play party politics’ with Regional Garda Station project
‘Let’s not play party politics with the Regional Garda Station project.’ That’s according Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael general election candidate, Frank Feighan. Fianna Fail TD and candidate, Marc MacSharry, recently made claims that the Office of Public Works are potentially no longer proceeding with a new regional Garda station at Caltragh…
Local Senator says planning permission delays will lead to rural depopulation
Any unnecessary delays in providing solutions for planning difficulties in Leitrim will only contribute to depopulation of rural communities in the County particularly those in the north of the County. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim General election candidate, Senator Feighan. With 90% of all Leitrim Land deemed not suitable for…