Addressing Mica crisis will be difficult and challenging, says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach says addressing the Mica crisis in affected counties will be difficult and challenging for the Government. Micheal Martin says a significant number of families will have to live in rented accommodation while reconstruction works take place. 7,500 houses in the North West and west of the country will…
Cost of buying a home in the north west increased during 2021
The cost of buying a house rose by 14% on average across the north west during 2021. That’s according to Daft.ie’s end of year Report on activity in the housing sector with prices increasing by 11% in Sligo, 19.2% in Leitrim and 12.3% in Donegal. The average price of a…
Woman injured following Donegal collision
A female motorist involved in a two vehicle collision at the Cavangarden Crossroads on the N15 Ballyshannon to Donegal town road this afternoon has been flown to University Hospital Galway by the Rescue 118 helicopter. It’s not known if others were injured as a result of the collision. Garda and…
Over 9,000 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by Department of Health
The Department of Health has confirmed 9006 new cases of Covid 19 today. It’s also confirmed that the number of people being treated in Irish hospitals for Covid 19 has increased by 22% since Sunday. Latest figures from the HSE show that there are 521 patients with the…
Mica campaigners could contest local elections in Donegal
Mica campaigners in Donegal are believed to be in discussions to form a new political party to contest the next local elections in the county. The move comes as the proposed redress scheme did not meet expectations, with a cap per square footage that is set to be…
Emergency Services called to Gurteen Road Traffic Collision
The emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision on the Gurteen to Ballymote road. The R 293 is currently blocked as a result of the incident. There are traffic delays for approximately two mile on the Ballymote side of Gurteen. Ocean FM…
Kevin Johnston leaves Tourlestrane for Corofin
Sligo senior football champions Tourlestrane are looking for a new manager for the 2022 season following the depature of Kevin Johnston to Corofin. The news was announced by the Galway club on Monday evening. Johnston takes over from Kevin O’Brien, who stood down as Corofin bainisteoir in October following their…