Motorists warned over bad oil spill on Sligo Road in Enniskillen
Motorists are being warned over a bad oil spill on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen. The matter has been reported to the Fermanagh Roads Service and they are at the scene. Police are advising all road users to use the route with additional care this afternoon.
Investigation launched after thieves target cars in North Leitrim
An investigation has been launched into a number of overnight car thefts in North Leitrim. The thefts happened in the Kinlough area in the early hours of this morning. It’s not yet known what was stolen during the course of the incidents. Gardai have confirmed that no…
Further warnings sounded in North West over VAT increase
There’s further warnings that a return of the 13.5% VAT rate will be a major blow for the hospitality industry in the North West. There’s concern for the potential closure of the both hospitality and hairdressing businesses unless the 9 per cent VAT rate is continued. Insolvency rates…
Number waiting at Sligo University Hospital remains high
There were a total of 34 patients waiting for a bed at the north west’s two main hospital’s this morning. According to figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, there were just 4 waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. The figure was substantially higher at Sligo University…
Flooding fears in Drumshanbo due to blocked storm drains
There are genuine fears in Drumshanbo that some homes and businesses may be hit by flooding due to storm drains being blocked in the town. It’s understood that some of the drains are not being cleaned out frequently enough, leading to concern that they won’t be able to cope…
Primary Care Centre for Kinlough ‘long overdue’
It’s thought that the growing population of Kinlough warrants the need for a Primary Care centre to be established there. Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Justin Warnock used this month’s Manorhamilton MD meeting of the local authority to repeat his calls for such a facility that he claims would…
Sligo streetscape ‘destroyed’ with chewing gum
The streetscape of Sligo has been ‘destroyed’ with chewing gum. That’s according to Fianna Fail Cllr Rosaleen O’Grady who’s calling for an increase in removal and clean-up operations by Sligo County Council. Wine Street has been deemed as an area in need of particular attention. The Council…