Sligo councillor claims the Government lifting eviction ban has led to fewer HAP properties
A Sligo Councillor says the low number of HAP properties available in Sligo and Leitrim should be treated as an ’emergency situation’. Cllr. Arthur Gibbons made the comments after it emerged that the number of Housing Assistance Payment properties available to rent across the country is falling. …
Donegal TDs disgusted as Health Minister misses debate again
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, failed to show up in the Dáil last night to discuss issues concerning Letterkenny University Hospital for the second week running. Sinn Fein’s Padraig MacLochlainn and Pearse Doherty brought the matter before the Dáil again last night after deferring it the week previously. However,…
Almost 5,000 Ukrainian refugees living in Ocean FM franchise area
There are almost five thousand Ukrainian refugees currently living in the Ocean FM franchise area. South Donegal has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation. Figures from the CSO show that there are currently 2,052 people from Ukraine currently living the south Donegal area, the highest number…
Busy few days for Arranmore RNLI
The Arranmore RNLI crew have attended three call outs in the space of four days. The team responded to three medical evacuations since last Friday. Patients requiring medical assessment are transported by lifeboat to Burtonport where they are met by ambulance for transfer to Letterkenny University Hospital. …
Gardaí appeal for information about missing Donegal teenager
Gardaí have made an appeal for missing Donegal teenager, Joseph Armlich. Joseph (14), who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, was last seen on Friday, October 20th. He is described as being 5 foot 7 inches, with short brown hair and green eyes. When last seen, Joseph was wearing…
New report highlights the shortage of HAP properties in Sligo and Leitrim
A new report has found that the number of properties available to rent under Housing Assistance Payment is at the lowest level ever recorded by the Simon Community. The figures are particularly concerning in the counties of Sligo and Leitrim. Just 27 properties were available to rent within…
Business owners urged to be on high alert following recent robbery
Business owners in Bundoran and the wider North West are being urged to be on high alert over a gang potentially operating in the region. It follows the robbery of a local pharmacy last week, with perfume, worth around two thousand three hundred euro, stolen during the course of…