Better roads needed, not lower speed limits – Reaction to Govt plans
There’s been a mixed reaction to Government proposals to reduce speed limits on most of our national roads, with limits reducing by 20km/h in most speed limit areas. Seamus Boland of Irish Rural Link says the Govt also need to concentrate on improving the state of our roads, while driving…
UPDATED – RSK Group take over Jennings O’Donovan
Sligo consulting engineering business, Jennings O’Donovan, has been taken over by UK located RSK Group. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The company was founded in 1950, and employs 100 people It provides renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and other planning and environmental…
Gardaí appeal for information on Donegal Town road traffic collision
Gardaí have issued an appeal for anybody that may have witnessed a road traffic collision in Donegal town yesterday evening to come forward. Emergency services attended the scene of the collision that took place at approximately 7:50pm. It’s understood that a car struck an outdoor seating area…
IFA members to picket meeting called by Agriculture Minister to discuss nitrogen limits
The IFA says it will not attend the meeting for farm organisations called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue this morning. It was due to be held to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to dairy herds, instead the Irish Farmers Association says…
Large number of commercial properties remain empty in Sligo
One in Five commercial properties continue to remain empty in Sligo. That’s according to a new Geodirectory report which shows the amount of vacant commercial properties around the country rose by 0.2 per cent to 14.1 per cent, the highest level on record since 2013. The…
Three people in hospital after being struck by a car in Donegal town
Three people are receiving treatment in hospital this morning after being injured in a serious road traffic collision in Donegal Town. It’s believed one of those injured is in a serious condition. The injured people were sitting outside a premises on Tirconaill Street when they were struck by…
Concern over access to family graves after church collapses at Keelogues Graveyard
Those who have family plots in Keelogues Graveyard in Ballintrillick are concerned at the lack of access as a result of the collapse of the walls of an old Church there. Up to 10 graves are directly affected – one woman whose child was buried there 40 years ago is…