Met Eireann predict snow falls for North West region
Parts of the North West region can expect falls of snow over the next twenty four hours A status yellow low temperature-ice warning expires at eleven o’clock this morning, but the chilly spell isn’t going anywhere. Met Eireann’s cold weather advisory is to remain in place until Friday,…
Weather warnings issued for North West as temperatures continue to plummet
A Status Yellow warning has been issued for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo. The notice from Met Eireann is warning of low temperatures and the danger of icy patches and some freezing fog patches locally also. There is also the possibility of a few sleet…
Sligo and Leitirm projects benefit under latest Clár funding
Over 645,000 euro has been allocated to projects in Sligo and Leitrim in the latest round of Clár Funding. €341,625 has been made available to 7 projects in Co Sligo. Meanwhile 6 projects in North Leitrim will benefit from a total county allocation of €304,186 Projects funded under the scheme…
Questions asked about affordable housing programme in Leitrim
The January meeting of Leitrim County Council has heard calls for the Local Authority to outline plans regarding the affordable housing programme. Fine Gael Councillor, Enda McGloin, is looking for assurances for people who do not qualify for social housing and are currently unable to access the current housing market…
Fianna Fáil confirm candidates to contest local elections in Leitrim
The Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party has confirmed some of it’s potential candidates to contest seats in the local elections in Leitrim. In the Manorhamilton Municipal District, long- serving councillor Mary Bohan and the current Cathaoirleach of the local Authority, Justin Warnock look as if they will selected. There…
Sligo TD says ESRI report on the provision of long-term residential care is concerning
A Sligo Leitrim TD says a new report on the provision of long-term residential care in Ireland is providing more evidence that the North West region is lagging behind other parts of the country when it comes to the provision of such services. A damning report by the ESRI…
More ambulance crews needed in the North West
The January meeting of Leitrim County Council has heard renewed calls for additional ambulance crews to be introduced in Leitrim and the North West. Sinn Fein Councillor Brendan Barry urged the Council to call on the HSE and the National Ambulance Service to provide additional ambulances crews immediately. At yesterday’s…