Minister Ryan fails to rule out gold mining in Leitrim
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has defended his decision to explore the possibility of issuing a prospecting licence for gold, silver and base metals in north Leitrim. The minister was questioned on his decision in the Dáil last night by Sligo Leitrim Independent TD…
Numbers receiving Covid-19 vaccinations varies in the North West
Sligo has one of the highest uptake rates in the country when it comes to the receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Over 94 % of people in Sligo has received the vaccination. Latest figures show that around 10% of eligible people in eight counties remain unvaccinated against Covid-19. …
Moves by Minster Ryan to grant prospecting licence in Leitrim defies logic
A Sligo Leitrim TD is the latest local politician to issue calls on the Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan not to grant a Prospecting licence for gold in North Leitrim. Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry says the issuing of a licence for such a practice defies logic. …
Westlife speak exclusively to Ocean FM’s Michelle Gildea
Westlife have announced a new tour. Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian made the announcement this morning at a press conference at the Aviva stadium. Ocean FM’s Michelle Gildea spoke to Shane and Mark about their new album, their upcoming tour and how they recorded most of their new album in…
North west has the lowest number of penalty point drivers
The north west region has the lowest proportion of drivers with penalty points in the country. 10.5% of all Donegal drivers have at least one point on their license which is the lowest compared to any other county. Leitrim has the second lowest nationally at 11.4% and Sligo is the…
How safe are public figures in the north west
The murder of the Conservative MP Sir David Amess has shocked many people over the last week. Back in June 2016, Jo Cox, the British Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP), died after being shot and stabbed multiple times in West Yorkshire. So the safety of politicians is being…
Concerns raised over gold mining in parts of Leitrim
Communities in North Leitrim are reacting in shock to the news that Minister Eamon Ryan has declared his intention to issue prospecting license for base metals such as gold and silver to mining company, Flintridge Resources to engage in mining in a number of areas throughout the county. A…