“Brexit vote could have major implications for North West” says McConalogue
There’s just a day to go until Britain takes to the polls in the EU in out referendum. Both camps are on the trail again today in a last minute effort to swing voters. In the North West there are some fears of a return to border controls and the…
Brexit will not stop trade with the North says Leitrim IFA Chairman
The head of the IFA in Leitrim says that trade with the North will not stop regardless of the outcome of this week’s referendum in the UK. The Chairperson of the IFA in Leitrim James Gallagher says there is not as much fear on the ground among farmers of the…
New Cathaoirleach’s expected in Sligo and Manorhamilton
The selection of cathaoirleachs, mayors and their deputies have as much to do with politics — and political dealmaking — as with democracy. And with this in mind, most eyes this afternoon will be on who will become the new mayor of Sligo. Although it’s now a largely symbolic role…
Two north Leitrim councillors elected to top positions in the county
Two north Leitrim councillors were elected to the top positions in their county earlier today. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan was selected as the new cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council. Fine Gael’s Sean McDermott is the new leas-cathaoirleach. It’s Councillor Bohan’s third time to serve as cathaoirleach. She previously held…
Pay-by-weight system just two weeks away
The new pay-by weight system will come into effect for all housholders in the north west in exactly two weeks on the first of July. The idea of it is similar to that of the water charges – it aims to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and…
Books of Condolence for Orlando victims opened
Books of Condolence in memory of the victims of the shooting tragedy in Orlando, Florida, in which 49 people were killed will be opened at Sligo County Council offices at County Hall and City Hall tomorrow, Friday. People may sign the book from 9 30am. Leitrim County Council has a…
Renewed efforts to improve broadbrand throughout region
Renewed efforts are underway to try to improve broadband service throughout the region, particularly in rural areas. It follows a meeting yesterday of ICBAN at which the issue of poor broadband service was discussed. Claire Mulcahy reports: