Donegal TD says Back to Work Scheme is working in North West
A Donegal TD is encouraging anyone currently unemployed in the North West to avail of the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh says a review of the scheme has shown the allowance to be highly effective in getting people from welfare to work. The scheme…
North West teachers unsurprised by government threat
Teachers in the North West are believed to be unsurprised by developments between the ASTI and government over the Croke Park Pay deal. Schools around the country including some in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim received a letter this week stating that any surplus teachers would be facing redundancy instead of…
Leitrim man collects more than €1m in Lottery win
A Leitrim man collected more than one million euro from the National Lottery this morning. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, won €1,005,000 in the Euro Millions Raffle on February 17th. He bought the ‘White Ticket’ quick pick in Newtowngore Post Office. After checking the results on television on…
Illegal drug use in North West on the rise
The use of illegal drugs is on the rise in the North West according to the latest results of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force survey. The results of a drug prevalence survey undertaken in 2014/2015 have been released and they show mixed results for the North West area.…
Schools facing closures due to lack of substitutes
National schools across the North West are facing closure when a teacher is out sick due to a lack of available substitutes. Newly qualified teachers are finding it easier to get full time employment in Australia, Dubai and Great Britain than stay in Ireland for subbing hours. This has meant…
Local TDs aim to make it easier to tender state contracts
TDs from the region are calling for it to be made easier for local businesses and contractors to tender for State contracts. A new Fianna Fail Bill, which was debated in the Dail aims to increase competition by improving the ability of small and medium sized businesses to compete for…
Works between Manorhamilton & Blacklion to be finished by March
Works at Cornacloy on the N16 between Manorhamilton and Blacklion will be finished in March. The work has been carried out in two phases for over a year now and the end of works will be welcomed by motorists. It will improve the section of this busy route for 2km…