Bus seat availability issues continue
As many students are heading back to school, the issue of bus seat availability has arisen once again, with many being told there isn’t enough space for them. Calls are being made for the government to publish the findings of the School Transport Scheme review. The review began in February…
Sligo Passenger impacted by UK travel delays
Thousands of passenger were left stranded in airports yesterday as a technical fault with Air Traffic Control in the UK meant flights could neither leave nor enter British airspace. One of those was Sligo man Graham Burke, who is based in Cardiff in Wales and works as a dietitian…
Woman appears in court on Slieve League murder charge
A woman has been charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in the water off Slieve League last month. 21 year old Nikita Burns with an address in West End Bundoran, appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court this morning after being charged…
North west counties record decrease in milk revenues
Dairy farmers in counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have each seen a decrease in milk revenues compared to the same period last year. 2023 has seen very severe cuts to milk prices and many farmers feel it comes as no surprise to see their spending power deteriorate. The Irish Creamery…
Leitrim TD reacts to speculation that the county may be split for the next general election
Tomorrow is a significant day in terms of the next general election. The Boundaries Commission will publish their report on what the makeup of the individual constituencies will be for the next general election. Already over the past week or so calls have been made to unite all…
Gardai in Donegal issue back to school safety advice
Gardai are reminding all road users that many schools are reopening this week following the summer break which will mean a big increase in traffic. They are asking people to be mindful of this when travelling and to slow down in the area of bus collection/drop off points and…
Liam Feeney – In the Garden
Liam Feeney from Feeney’s Garden Centre in Sligo joined John Lynch on the North West Today garden feature. As usual Liam answered a number of questions that were sent in by listeners.