North West commuters warned of cold weather conditions
The Road Safety Authority’s advising road users to prepare for cold weather conditions this morning. it comes as it prepares to launch it’s annual road safety appeal in the run up to Christmas. Met Eireann has issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and icy patches across…
130 people homeless across the North West
A significant amount of people remain homeless across the North West. The monthly Homeless Report has been published today. The latest report from the Department of Housing shows that 130 adults are currently homeless in the North West, 110 of which are single adults. The report also shows that 16…
Kiltyclogher man declares intention to contest local elections
A Kiltyclogher man has announced his intention to run in the upcoming local elections in the Manorhamilton Municipal District. 25-year-old Oisín Keaney hopes to secure one of two seats within Fine Gael at their convention on November 26th. Two seats have become available in Leitrim County Council, following the retirement…
Sligo Deputy raises concerns that local childcare facilities have with Department of Children
A number of independent childcare facilities in Sligo and Leitrim are said to be in crisis. Some local providers are reportedly finding it increasingly difficult in dealing with the Department of Children over account records. In a bid to access the National Childcare Scheme, providers must provide one…
Local groups recognised at upcoming Ocean Hero awards
A number of groups, campaigners and volunteers from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been shortlisted for the Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards. Six groups from across the region have been recognised for their efforts throughout the year. The Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards pay tribute to contributions made by Clean…
Calls for special hedge cutting fund to be established
A Leitrim Councillor has called for a special fund to be established in order to help cut hedges on a number of secondary roads and lanes across the county. Independent Councillor, Feilim Gurn, says there are on-going problems with overgrown hedgerows on country lanes that are making it impossible for…
Caitriona Bergin confirms intention to run in local elections
A Leitrim woman has announced her intention to run in the upcoming local elections. Caitriona Bergin, originally from Dublin but living in Leitrim for the last eight years, hopes to secure one of two seats within Fine Gael at their convention on November 26th. Two seats have become available in…