MEP calls for investment package for the North West
A Midlands Northwest MEP is calling for an investment package for the North West region to help it break out of the development trap that a EU Report on regional disparity claims the local region is currently in. Chris McManus MEP has been telling Ocean FM News that despite…
Minister Michael Ring launches major tourism development in Leitrim today
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring was in Drumshanbo this morning to officially launch the 3rd phase of the Shannon Blueway. The newest connection runs from the Lough Allen Hotel up to Blackrock, connecting with the current route that will take walkers and cyclists to Leitrim Village. Speaking…
Investment in Sligo ‘not seen in decades’
The chief executive of Sligo County Council says the county is now seeing investment on a scale and size not seen in decades. In what was probably the most optimistic report ever presented to Sligo Councillors yesterday, Ciaran Hayes said more than 1,200 jobs have been announced for Sligo in…
Disruptions expected as Irish Water announce €6.8 million investment
6.8 million euro to be invested in water infrastructure improvements for Sligo Town has been announced. The work is expected to start soon and will take in the region of 14 months to complete but Irish Water say disruptions will be kept to a minimum. The second phase of the…