Sligo Councillor claims the prospect of gold mining in Leitrim could also impact other counties
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the recent decision taken by the Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, to issue prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim could have a negative impact on Sligo. Cllr Thomas Healy has tabled a motion on the…
Moneygold Cliffoney road remains closed following collision
The Moneygold Cliffoney road in Sligo remains closed this morning following a serious accident on the N15 yesterday close to Grange yesterday The road is expected to remain closed until at least Lunch time today HGV Traffic are being diverted on to the R278 Calry road. HGV…
Leitrim Councillor urges landowners to grow food
A Leitrim Councillor has issued a call to all farmers, rural dwellers and everybody who has access to a piece of land to start growing potatoes and other vegetables to minimise any food shortages which could arise The calls have been made by Manorhamilton MD Councillor Justin Warnock…
Manorhamilton Councillor warns of serious accident if footbridges are not completed
A Manorhamilton-based county councillor is warning that there will be a serious accident if a footbridge in the north Leitrim town is not completed. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says there’s an accident waiting to happen because of the level of traffic coming in and out of two car parks…
First St. Patrick’s Day parades in two years taking place today
A number of St. Patrick’s Day parades are taking place all day today across the North West region following two years without. The parade in Sligo Town begins at 12 noon going along Temple Street and looping around to finish along Teeling Street. Parades also kick off in Enniscrone at…
€189,000 allocated for north west under Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Just over €189,000 has been allocated to the region for a range of projects under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme. €44,100 is going to Manorhamilton to develop an outdoor public space and cultural exchange area and €50,000 for Enniscrone to develop a vacant factory into a shared working…
North west residents encouraged to donate blood due to low supply
Residents across the north west are being encouraged book an appointment to donate blood. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service say they are struggling to get appointments for the Leitrim and Donegal clinics operating next week. On Monday, blood services will be operating in the Bee Park, Manorhamilton from 4:45pm until…