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…
Government has failed people with disabilities – Perry
“The outgoing government has failed to support people and families living with disabilities” Thats according to Independent general election candidate John Perry who claims its shameful that Ireland have failed miserably to address disability poverty. The Sligo/Leitrim candidate claims over 13% of the population live with a disability and their…
Community employment supervisors to strike in NW
Community Employment Supervisors in the north west are to go on strike. The issue stems from a 2008 Labour Court Recommendation regarding pension rights that has yet to be implemented 12 years on. Speaking to OceanFM News, Niall Shanahan of FORSA says there seems to be no ‘political will’ to…
Dead, abandoned horses found in Leitrim forest
The Animal Warden Service is calling on members of the public to stop dumping live horses near Annadale in Co. Leitrim As part of an on going investigation, over 30 horses and donkeys have been found in Drumcong forest over the past 12 months. 2 horses were seized this week…
Dr.Gallagher calls for full review of forestry model
The current model of industrialised single exotic species of trees is damaging our rural societies. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon general election candidate, Green Party candidate Dr. Bláithin Gallagher. Speaking after a Green Party North West meeting in the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo, Gallagher called for a…
Yellow weather warning issued for north west
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow weather warning for the north west. The warning for snow and ice is in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from 6pm this evening until 11am Monday morning. The forecaster says there will be wintry showers of snow especially on high ground.
Farmers in the NW to receive HSA inspections
Farmers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being warned of up to 300 HSA farm inspections in the coming months. The Health and Safety Authority have launched a campaign that is focusing on the safety of farmers handling livestock. According to the Farmers Journal, 1/3 of the 18 people that…