SIPO facing high costs following MacSharry High Court case
The Standards in Public Office Commission (Sipo) is facing a six-figure bill after it was brought to the High Court by Sligo-Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry. The Irish Independent is reporting Deputy MacSharry, took the case after Sipo released details of his dealings with the watchdog to a journalist under the…
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following Buncrana Pier tragedy
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following the death of a man at Buncrana Pier this weekend. A man in his 80s was found dead in a vehicle after it entered the water at around 7.30am on Sunday morning. His body was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a…
Donegal and Sligo see high rent increases at start of 2024
Donegal and Sligo were among the highest increases in rent prices in the first three months of 2024. The latest Daft.ie report shows that rents in Donegal were 13.3% higher than a year previously, with the average rent price in the county now standing at 1,126. Sligo also recorded double…
Jim Lawlor confirms intentions to contest local elections
Another candidate has stepped forward to run in the local elections. Jim Lawlor has thrown his hat in the ring for the Sligo-Strandhill Municipal District. He will run as an Independent candidate and will look to secure one of six seats. Mr. Lawlor previously contested the 1994 local elections, representing…
Parking issues persist in Donegal Town
A lack of parking is said to becoming an increasing problem in Donegal Town. The town has expanded in a number of ways but car parking facilities have not and this is now reportedly causing huge issues for both businesses and residents. With spaces at a premium, a number of…
LIS funding for Donegal branded an election stunt
A recent funding announcement under the Local Improvement Scheme for Donegal has been branded an election stunt. With much fanfare, the Department of Transport confirmed in recent weeks that over 2.8 million euro was allocated to Donegal for upgrading private and non-publicly maintained routes in the county. It’s since emerged…
Minister for Housing visits Leitrim today
The Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien is in Leitrim today for a number of important engagements. The Minister will visit and officially open two housing developments in the county. The Minister will officially open 10 new social housing homes at Lahard in Ballinamore at 9.30am. Minister…