Date confirmed for FF Donegal selection convention
A date has been confirmed for Fianna Fails Donegal selection convention. Six candidates in total have been nominated to contest the convention in Donegal. The event will ultimately decide who will stand for the party in the next general election. The candidates nominated are Minister Charlie McConalogue,…
North West well represented in this year’s Rose of Tralee
The north west is well represented in this year’s Rose of Tralee which begins tonight. The famed festival, which takes place every year will see 32 women representing rose centres on stage throughout the next two days. Megan McCormack from Gurteen will represent Sligo in this year’s Rose…
Sligo Train Station recognised for sustainability initiatives
Irish Rail has given a special mention to Sligo Train Station for bringing some sustainability initiatives on site. The station manager along with the team in Sligo station have been working with the local Tidy Towns to install some garden and floral displays. Also included are platform planters…
Further concern over deepening Sligo student accommodation crisis
There’s further concern over what’s been described as a deepening student accommodation crisis in Sligo. With the Leaving Cert results set to be published this Friday, the scramble among students wishing to study in Sligo will begin in earnest. While the ‘Rent A Room’ was launched a few…
Over €2 million public liability claims in north west in 2023
County councils in the north west paid out over €2 million in compensation for public liability claims last year. Figures published by the Irish Independent show that local authorities are spending large amounts of money for slips, trips and falls every year. Donegal had the highest amount of…
Border region set to feel the pinch with further fuel taxes
This country is expected to lead the EU in fuel taxation after October’s budget. Following the excise duty hike on August 1st and the anticipated carbon tax rise, petrol prices here will be taxed at 57 point 2 per cent. Fuels for Ireland says these rising taxes will…
Sligo Bay RNLI issue warning over stand-up paddle-boarding
The Sligo Bay RNLI has issued a warning over the potential dangers of stand-up paddle-boarding. It’s said to be one of the fastest growing water sports but the RNLI crew in Sligo say with that has come an increase in the call outs for people who are getting into…