North West councils battling against Japanese Knotweed
County councils in the North West are battling against the spread of a Japanese plant that’s taking over gardens and damaging walls, pathways and even roads. It’s Japanese Knotweed and was introduced to Ireland as an ornamental plant in the 19th Century. It has since become become a major problem…
Leitrim people express mixed views on forestry in the county
There are mixed views among Leitrim people when it comes to the controversial issue of forestry in the county. A randon sample by Ocean FM News found some were totally against the idea while others felt poor land not suitable for farming should be planted. There is also concern that…
Local Councils ‘prepared’ for freezing temperatures
Councils in the North West have confirmed they are prepared for freezing weather which is expected to hit the region over the next few days. Met Eireann have issued a status orange snow and ice warning with counties Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim expected to receive the worst of it as…
Councils urge public to recycle their Christmas tree and unwanted gifts
Members of the public in the North West are being urged to recycle their Christmas Trees and unwanted gifts following the holiday period. That’s the message coming from local councils as people prepare to take down their Christmas decorations and dispose of Christmas trees and wreaths. There are 16 designated…
Leitrim councillor wants text alert services to work together
In the wake of recent robberies in north Leitrim a county councillor wants all community text alert services to be able to work together. Fine Gael councillor Sean McDermott believes if alerts were shared between communities and across county borders between Leitrim, Donegal and Cavan it could help prevent crime.…
Five call outs for Donegal fire services on halloween
Emergency fire services in the north west had a quiet Halloween this year with just five call outs reported. Both Leitrim and Sligo fire services received no calls for Halloween related fires. In Donegal there were five call outs to bonfires in Letterkenny, Stranorlar, Moville and two in Carndonagh. All…