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…
Communication must clearer between Department of Integration and community groups
There must be better communication between the Department of Integration and communities where refugees and asylum seekers will be housed. That’s the view of Leitrim Independent Councillor, Felim Gurn, who raised the issue at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council. Councillor Gurn says there is a lack of infrastructure…
Latest property survey finds evidence of increasing prices locally
It’s predicted that the price of an average second-hand three-bed semi in County Sligo will increase by 5% this year. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance, the average price of such a home now stands €217,500. That’s up 12% on the December 2022 average of…
Youngest Green Party nominee nationwide to contest local elections in Leitrim
The youngest Green Party nominee nationwide for the upcoming local elections will be running in Leitrim. Adam Ó Ceallaigh, who is 21 years old, will be running in the Ballinamore Municipal District. Ó Ceallaigh is currently a student in Trinity College Dublin, studying Geography and Political Science. He says that…
House prices increased in Sligo and Donegal at the end of 2023
Property prices in counties Sligo and Donegal rose in the final quarter of 2023, according to the latest MyHome.ie property price report. Property prices in Donegal rose by €10,000 during that quarter. The report also shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €209,950.…
New DAFT.ie study shows house prices are continuing to increase in the North West
House prices across the North West are around 10% higher now than they were this time last year. The latest report from Daft.ie shows that nationally, prices during 2023 rose by an average of 3.4%, the smallest increase since 2019, In Leitrim, prices in the final three months…
Weather warning remains in place for local region until Friday morning
A Status Yellow – Wind and Rain warning has been issued for a number of counties including Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Southwest to west winds will be strong and gusty at times. A combination of spring tides, large waves and strong winds may result in some coastal flooding. …