Parts of Carrick on Shannon underwater with more rain forecast
It’s feared further rainfall later this week could lead to more flooding in parts of the North West. A status yellow rainfall alert for 20 counties was lifted earlier this morning, but further downpours are expected. Some residents were evacuated from their homes as rising water from the River Shannon…
Government expected to sign off on fracked gas terminal in Shannon estuary this Friday
The Irish Government are expected to sign off on a proposed fracked gas terminal in the Shannon estuary as a priority development on Friday next. It’s a move that has angered many anti-fracking groups right across the country including various groups opposed to fracking here in the north west. It’s…
Cost reductions cited as reason for possible Sligo job losses
A Sligo company says the need for cost reductions following ‘significant losses’ is the reason why it may have to cut up to 25 jobs. ProTek Medical, based in Finisklin in Sligo, says there will also have to be improvements in efficiency throughout the plant. The likely job losses, announced…