Leitrim driver says 6 month wait for his driving test is unacceptable
Joseph from Co Leitrim says his working career is essentially on hold, as a result of not being able to do his driving test. As it stands, his driving test is scheduled for 6 months after he first applied for it in April, which he says is hugely frustrating and…
Apartment complex accommodation should be urgently again be provided to students insists MacSharry
Management at two apartment complexes in Sligo are being urged to urgently make their accommodation available to students by September by TD Marc MacSharry. It’s after news that a contract, which was due to be awarded to Milligan Court and Benbulben Court to house Ukrainian refugees, was to no longer…
Glenfarne receives timely tourism boost
In a timely tourism boost for the Glenfarne area, work is to commence on the Lough MacNean Canoe Trail. The project will encompass parts of Leitrim, Cavan, and Fermanagh. With tourist numbers being threatened by the lack of accommodation the project it is hoped will provide a valuable boost to…
Dewhirst makes European U20 semi-finals with new PB
Tír Chonaill AC’s Fintan Dewhirst has secured his place in the semi-finals of the 400m hurdles after running a new personal best this morning at the U20 European Athletics Championships in Jerusalem. Dewhirst ran a time of 51.49 to finish third in his heat. The semi final takes place tomorrow…
Social media abuse impacting on election candidates coming forward says ex-Leitrim councillor
Former Leitrim Fine Gael councillor, John McCartin, says the level of abuse being directed at politicians on social media is one of the reasons why more election candidates are not putting their names forward to run. As political parties struggle to find candidates, Mr McCartin says political discourse is at…
Local exhibitions to benefit from Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2023
A number of local museums are to receive funding under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2023. Projects funded under this Scheme seek to enhance the cultural offering of museums and to promote the use of museums as tourism resources in their locality. 16 projects nationwide are to share…
Sligo disability centre found compliant with HIQA regulations
A Sligo centre has received a glowing report by the health watchdog. Benhaven, located in Sligo town was one of 40 designated centres inspected in April of this year, the details of which have been published today. Compliances found at Benhaven included in staffing, premises, residents’ rights and protection against…