440 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in North West schools
There are 440 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in schools in the North West. There are 84 students in County Sligo and 95 in Leitrim. Donegal had the biggest number of pupils in the region, at 259. The latest figures from the Department of Education show that are…
‘Tension’ in tourist towns over lack of accommodation
Due care and diligence is needed over potentially displacing jobs by housing Ukrainian refugees in North West tourism hotspots. That’s the view of Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny who was speaking in the Dail on the matter. Deputy Kenny says there is a little bit of tension in some…
Special concert in aid of Ukraine to take place in Carrick-on-Shannon
A special multi-cultural concert will take place later this evening in Carrick-on-Shannon to raise funds for the Ukraine. The concert will take place in St Mary’s church in Carrick-on-Shannon and will feature local choirs, singers and musicians. Tonight’s event will be hosted by Carole Coleman and Leitrim Councillor…
‘Twin track approach needed’ for rural Ireland says Leitrim Cllr
A Leitrim Councilor says the Government plans to bring vacant social housing back into use for those fleeing the war in Ukraine could also be used to address the issue of depopulation in parts of rural Ireland/ The Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is briefing his cabinet colleagues…
Donegal Councillor fears food rationing may be introduced due to war in Ukraine
A Donegal Councillor fears food rationing may be implemented in the coming months due the ongoing war in Ukraine. Glenties Councillor, Michael McClafferty made the comments in response to Taoiseach Micheal Martin stating Russian President, Vladimir Putin is ‘potentially creating a famine crisis’ due to attacks on grain silos and…
Cost of living prevents homeowners from providing refugee accommodation says Donegal Councillor
A Donegal Councillor is warning that the rising costs of living are preventing many homeowners from providing accommodation to those fleeing the war in the Ukraine. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy says it’s important to provide state assistance to families that are opening their homes to Ukrainian refugees. The calls come…
Donegal TD to lead delegation to Ukrainian border
Donegal Fine Gael TD, Joe McHugh hopes to ‘develop a deeper understanding’ of the problems faced by refugees when he leads a delegation to the Ukrainian border next week. Labour TD, Brendan Howlin, Sinn Fein’s John Brady and Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty are also a part of the delegation…