Free School transport not a mistake says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is denying the waiving of school transport fees was a mistake. The difficulty that parents were experiencing in securing bus tickets led to rally being held in Sligo earlier this month. It’s reported Tánaiste Leo Varadkar privately told his party some sort of fee should have…
Northwest to receive over half a million in fund for Clar projects
Over half a million euro worth of funding has been announced for Clar Projects in the northwest. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced over €2.75 million in funding to support 74 community projects nationwide. In the Northwest, Leitrim has received the largest allocation of…
Donegal weather warning could lead to possible flooding
A status yellow weather alert has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann says Heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms may cause disruption and localised flooding. The warning is in effect from 3am Sunday morning until 3am on Monday
Orange weather warning issued for the Northwest
Met Eireann issue orange weather warning for the northwest this weekend. The yellow alert for ‘all of Ireland’ is valid from 1am tomorrow – while the orange warning will sweep vertically down the country from 4am. The intense rainfall will affect 13 counties including Sligo Leitrim and Donegal and will…
Inadequate broadband in the northwest is negatively impacting students
A Sligo councillor says issues around inadequate broadband will continue to negatively impact students in the northwest. A recent study by Pure Telecom found that 36 percent of parents say their child has been unable to complete online homework due to slow or no broadband at home. The…
Avoid inland fishing as heat wave continues is the recommendation by local Sligo Business owner
This week’s high temperatures combined with lower than average rainfall, has resulted in a high risk of fish kills due to thermal stress and reduced oxygen levels in lakes and rivers. David Smith owner of Barton Smiths says we are very lucky here in the northwest with access to…