Orange weather warning issued for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
An orange weather alert has been issued for counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal as Storm Atiyah heads our way. Met Éireann says the system will track between Iceland and Ireland on Sunday bringing very strong winds and the possibility of coastal flooding. Winds are expected to reach mean speeds of…
Fears ‘Text Alert’ schemes could disappear from north west if flat payments are introduced for communities
The Future of ‘Text Alert’ schemes in the northwest could be at risk if new flat payments have to be paid by Community Groups. If the new changes are implemented Community will be forced to pay for the service whether it is used or not. With many text alert groups…
Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
Almost €270,000 allocated to Outdoor recreational facilities in The North West
Nearly €270,000 has been announced for projects Outdoor recreational facilities in The North West. This comes after an announcement of €1.836 million euro from Minister for Rural and Community development Micheal Ring under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Places in Donegal like Bealacht na nGaeltachta in Glencolmcille and the Donegal…
HSE budget shortfall is hindering disability services in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor says a €40m shortfall in the HSE budget for disability services is hindering efforts to provide housing for people with disabilities in their own areas. Leitrim Independent Councillor Felim Gurn told a meeting of the Regional Health Forum in Galway this week that parents of those with…
IFA members to meet in Dromahair tonight to vote for a new president
Irish Farmers Association members around Dromahair in County Leitrim will vote for the next president of their organisation at a meeting tonight. The meeting, in The Clubhouse, will start at 8:30pm. Dromahair IFA branch member Kevin Comiskey, who is also vice chairman of the IFA’s national sheep committee, says it’s…
Someone in the public sector will have to be held responsible for the Dáil printer controversy – Marc MacSharry
A TD for Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal says someone in the public sector will have to be held responsible for the Dáil printer controversy. This morning it was revealed the entire cost of work done while buying and installing a new printer in the Oireachtas was more than 1.8…