Dr.Gallagher calls for full review of forestry model
The current model of industrialised single exotic species of trees is damaging our rural societies. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon general election candidate, Green Party candidate Dr. Bláithin Gallagher. Speaking after a Green Party North West meeting in the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo, Gallagher called for a…
Yellow weather warning issued for north west
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow weather warning for the north west. The warning for snow and ice is in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from 6pm this evening until 11am Monday morning. The forecaster says there will be wintry showers of snow especially on high ground.
Sligo Gardaí arrest man on theft and fraud charges
Sligo Gardaí arrest a man in connection with theft and fraud offences. The man travels around rural areas posing as a tradesman offering to carry out works such as painting, power washing and gardening work. Mainly targeting elderly people, he asks for a deposit using intimidation tactics and then never…
Farmers in the NW to receive HSA inspections
Farmers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being warned of up to 300 HSA farm inspections in the coming months. The Health and Safety Authority have launched a campaign that is focusing on the safety of farmers handling livestock. According to the Farmers Journal, 1/3 of the 18 people that…
Ellis calls for new Lennox Bridge
A Sligo/Leitrim general election candidate says if elected to the Dail he will work for the provision of a new bridge on the road linking Kinlough in North Leitrim and Bundoran in Donegal. For years, there have been concerns about safety on the narrow Lennox Bridge, which is used on…
Farmers in the North West invited to meet general election candidates
Farmers from throughout Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon are invited to a meeting with the general election candidates on Wednesday, January 29th in Sligo. The meeting, organised by Sligo IFA, wiill take place in The Sligo Park Hotel, starting at 8:30pm. Sligo IFA Chairperson Kathleen Henry says all…
Mixed reaction to road repair grants for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Donegal TD has cautiously welcomed the recent announcement of over €32m for regional and local roads for Donegal for 2020. Pat the Cope Gallagher says that although the allocation of funds for the repair of these roads are needed, there is a lack of ambition to deal with the…