Sligo sees lowest increase in rent prices in North West
Sligo saw the lowest increase in rent prices in the North West in the second quarter of this year. According to the latest report from Daft.ie, market rents in Sligo were around 16% higher in the second quarter of 2023 than a year ago. In Donegal, market rents…
Overwhelming number of farmers would vote for new farmers’ political party
An overwhelming number of farmers say they would vote for a new farmers’ political party if one was formed. A survey by the Irish Farmers Journal shows 72 per cent of farmers would give their first preference vote to a farmers’ party. Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s ratings…
Young man who died in Donegal crash to be laid to rest today
The young man who died in a weekend crash in Donegal will be laid to rest today. 19 year old Connor McGinley from Milford died in the single vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday morning last. His funeral mass will take place at 12 noon in…
Kami lands local win at Sligo Races
11/1 shot Kami produced a storming finish at Wednesday’s Sligo Races meeting to land the Carlsberg Handicap for local Sligo trainer Mark McEniff and owners John and Janice Doyle from Grange. With jockey Gavin Ryan aboard, Kami got off to a poor start but finished impressively in the closing stages…
Local farming official warns of potential fodder shortage
A local farming official is warning that the damage caused to farms by flooding in the west of Ireland could leave farmers in the North West facing higher animal feed prices or even a potential fodder shortage. Farmers are counting the cost of the recent bad weather, which saw the…
Westlife hint at possible homecoming gig
Westlife have hinted at a possible homecoming gig next year. A photo of the four band members together appeared on their official Instagram page this week, stirring up excitement among fans. The caption reads “Us having a St Patrick’s Day Special – could this be a little clue for something…
Donegal community groups in line for significant funding boost
Two Donegal community groups have received funding of over €132,000 under the CLÁR programme. Measure 2 of the CLÁR programme sees community groups that provide support for Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport get funding, and forms part of the Government’s five-year policy for rural Ireland, Our Rural Future.…