Large number of refugees to arrive in Dromahair in the coming weeks
Concern has been expressed in Leitrim regarding the arrival of a significant number of refugees. The old Abbey Manor hotel in Dromahair is in the process of being refurbished in order to house up to 155 refugees. It’s thought that a mix of families with children and single men will…
Calls for caps to be introduced to stop rents spiralling
Calls are being made to freeze rents across the private sector, following the publication of the latest Daft.ie report. The report highlighted increases in rent right across the region, with the average rent in Sligo up by over 10% to over 1200 euro a month, and rent in Leitrim increasing…
Leitrim and Donegal County Councils praised by EPA in new report
Leitrim and Donegal County Councils have been commended by the EPA regarding their handling of local environmental issues. A new report from the EPA has outlined how a small number of local authorities around the country are performing well when it comes to monitoring environmental issues, such as air, water…
Sligo Councillor warns of ticket scam that leaves music fans dancing in the dark
With a number of high-profile concerts taking place in 2024, north west music fans are urged to extra vigilant about a scam involving the sale of tickets. It involves fraudsters purporting to be individuals selling tickets for gigs such as Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. One north…
Dáil hears claims of under investment in North West’s third level education providers
A Sligo Leitrim TD says there has been historic under investment in third level education in the North West. Deputy Marian Harkin has welcomed the incorporation of St Angela’s college as part of the Atlantic Technology University this week. The Independent Deputy made the comments during leader’s…
Kinlough candidate to contest election on community issues
The Sinn Fein party has confirmed that it will run two candidates in next year’s council elections in the Manorhamilton Municipal District. It’s been confirmed that Kinlough native Michelle Brennan Shyabo will run alongside sitting Councillor Padraig Fallon with the hope of securing two of the six seats…
More support needed for home help and carers
Ireland’s care system isn’t working under current Government conditions. That’s the view of Sligo Leitrim Labour Party representative, Nessa Cosgrove, as her party have called for the recruitment freeze for home help carers to be lifted. Currently, there are 83 people in Sligo and Leitrim on a waiting list to…