Fine Gael rescind decision to expel Jude Perry
A Fine Gael general election candidate has confirmed to Ocean FM news that the decision taken by the party to expel Jude Perry has been ‘rescinded’ Fine Gael had taken the decision to expel Perry, a member of its youth organisation after they claimed he publicly supported his father who…
Mixed reaction to road repair grants for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Donegal TD has cautiously welcomed the recent announcement of over €32m for regional and local roads for Donegal for 2020. Pat the Cope Gallagher says that although the allocation of funds for the repair of these roads are needed, there is a lack of ambition to deal with the…
Boyle to enjoy new year regeneration
The north west town of Boyle can expect to see work commence of one of its largest regeneration projects early in the new year. Work on the transformation of the Royal Hotel will see original features such as arched walls retained, but the building redeveloped for a new Enterprise…
Enniscrone unable to hold plebiscite on renaming as the town is not in a Gaeltacht area
Plans to hold a plebiscite on the renaming of Enniscrone are on hold as they are in a non Gaeltacht area. Fine Gael Senator and general election candidate, Frank Feighan, raised the issue in the Seanad recently with Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform, John Paul Phelan.…
Hopes that a redevelopment of North West Hospice will begin by Summer 2020
It is hoped the redevelopment of the North West Hospice will begin by the Summer of 2020. Fine Gael Candidate, Frank Feighan, raised the issue in the Seanad this morning where he said the service is ‘vital to the north west region.’ Costs are being finalised for the upgrading of…
North West community projects to benefit from funding
Almost €1m in funding is to benefit numerous community projects in the North West. The investment comes from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019. The scheme is part of the Action Plan for Rural Development with the aim being to enhance…
Allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west
A local Senator has welcomed the allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west. Minister Michael Ring recently announced funding of €600,000 for Agri shows with each show to receive at least €5,000. Many agricultural shows are in rural areas and face financial challenges in trying to deliver…