Calls for North Leitrim to be included on Wild Atlantic Way
There are are calls for all of North Leitrim to be included in the Wild Atlantic Way. Tullaghan which is the only part of Leitrim on the coast has recently been included on the route after objections that it was left out. But Leitrim Councillors say that’s not enough. Fianna…
Councillor calls for full review of casual trading bye-laws in Sligo
There are calls for a full review of casual trading bye-laws in Sligo. Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says the bye-laws have not been updated since 2003. He says in light of Sligo’s position along the Wild Atlantic Way more pop up markets and farmers markets should be considered.…
Wild Atlantic Way featured in new travel guide
The Wild Atlantic Way has been featured in a new travel guide. The book which is named, ‘Epic Drives of the World’, features the the 2,500km route alongside world famous drives such as Hawaii’s Hana Highway in the United States and Germany’s Black Forest High Road. The route is described…
Key to surviving Brexit is to adapt, says chartered accountant
The most important way businesses in the North West can be prepared for Brexit is to be ready to adapt. That’s according to Brian Keegan, Director of Public Policy and Taxation with Chartered Accountants Ireland who spoke at a special talk on Brexit in Markree Castle in Collooney last night.…
Leitrim councillor calls for greater development of county’s only coastal village
A Leitrim councillor has called for greater development and promotion of the county’s only coastal village along the Wild Atlantic Way. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock wants Leitrim County Council to become involved in the effort. He made the proposal at a meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of the…
Wild Atlantic Way has major potential for Donegal
With Brexit approaching, the chief executive of Donegal County Council says the Wild Atlantic Way is one area of major potential for the county. Seamus Nelly points out that a recent study found that only 20% of traffic on the Wild Atlantic Way comes north of Galway while only 15%…
Councillor calls for extended Wild Atlantic Way routes in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor has called for routes from the Wild Atlantic Way be extended farther south into County Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor John McCartin says there are only four kilometres of the Wild Atlantic Way in the county. He says greenways and blueways are huge economic drivers that exceed expectations,…