Increasing number of people in the north west turning to St. Vincent De Paul
A North West spokesperson for The St. Vincent De Paul movement says an increasing number of people are accessing their services across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Nationally it’s being reported that almost 200 hundred thousand people have been in touch with The charity this year alone…
Sligo overlooked for additional train services
A new timetable for rail services will come into effect on December 10th – but not for the Sligo-Dublin line. Irish Rail says it has approval from the National Transport Authority, which will see additional intercity services to and from Cork, Carlow and Westport. There will also be additional trains…
Concerns that Dublin parking prices may spread to North West
There are concerns locally that parking charges may increase across the North West. It comes after Dublin City Council have announced they will be raising prices across the capital. That move means it could cost up to four euro an hour to park in certain areas of the city. Local…
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…
Local TD says Budget will do little to improve Health Services in the North West
As the Budget 2024 debate continues, the Government has come under fire for doing little to provide adequate health services in the North West. There’s ongoing concern the people from Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim have to travel to the likes of Galway for cancer treatment. Sligo Leitrim Sinn…
Donegal councillor warns that local businesses will go under without supports
There’s a warning that small businesses in the North West will be ‘crucified’ unless targeted supports are put in place by the Government. The measures announced in Budget 2024 have been deemed insufficient to help rural business owners in the region. Cllr Niamh Kennedy is adamant that with…
Decreasing education costs priority in upcoming Budget
The Minister for Further and Higher Education is targeting a decrease in education costs in the Budget. Minister Simon Harris made the comments to Ocean FM News during his visit to Sligo this week. Improvements to student grants, core funding and decreasing the staff-to-student rato are also on the Minister’s…