€2m investment into local adventure projects
A Number of local outdoor adventure projects have received funding under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme. Almost two million euro will be allocated to the local region. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys earlier announced €15.5 million in funding for 84 outdoor adventure projects across the…
Health Minister visits North West
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited the Covid-19 vaccination centres at IT Sligo and the Covid-19 testing centre in Finisklin in County Sligo yesterday. The Minister also paid a visit to the Carrick-on-Shannon vaccination and testing centres in County Leitrim. Minister Donnelly thanked staff for their efforts…
Progress at last on safety works for Cooethall & Croghan Junctions
It’s being claimed this morning that significant Progress is being made in relation to the commencement of upgrade works on the junctions for Cooethall and Croghan on the N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon. A number of accidents have been reported at theses junctions over the last number of years…
Major fuding announced for Sligo and Leitrim in Connected Hubs Scheme.
537,000 in funding has been announced for the Counties of Sligo and Leitrim under the Connected Hubs Scheme. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €8.8 million in funding which will enable existing hubs and broadband connection points to enhance and add capacity…
Minister of State says it’s too early to say if restrictions will be further eased on July 7th
The government will wait until next week to decide if the next stage of lifting restrictions can go ahead on July 5th. Indoor service in bars and restaurants is due to resume from then, along with increased wedding attendance numbers. But there are growing concerns that could be delayed, due…
Gaps between Astra Zeneca vaccinations to be reduced
The vast majority of 450,000 people awaiting a second shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will now receive their shot of the vaccination ahead of schedule under an accelerated rollout programme. The target for health officials is to have the second dose of the vaccination administered by July 19th. …
Major developments on CUA Technological University for North West
An agreement has been reached and a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between St. Angela’s College, IT Sligo and the Ursuline Union which will result in the imminent merger of the two Sligo based colleges. The move has been described as a significant development not only for both…