Repair works on Sligo road to move to next stage
Much-needed repairs of a county Sligo road have moved a step closer. The Ballygawley Village to Castle Dargan road has moved to planning stage. It is expected that the planning process will be complete in the coming months. Concerns have previously been expressed over the condition of the road and…
Man due in court following fatal Donegal crash
A man in his 50s is due in court today, charged in connection with a crash in County Donegal at the weekend, following which a woman in her 80s died. The collision came just hours after another serious crash, in which two young cousins were killed. The woman was one…
Investigation continuing into fire in County Fermanagh
An investigation is continuing into a suspected deliberate fire in County Fermanagh. Police say that they are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze at a premises on Main Street, Lisnaskea. At present it is suspected that the fire was started deliberately. Police request that anyone who…
Clampdown on anti-social behaviour on Sligo to Connolly train
A clampdown on anti-social behaviour on the Sligo to Connolly train was conducted by Gardai today. It was part of Operation Twin Tracks, an initiative between An Garda Siochana and Irish Rail. It’s not only to prevent antisocial behaviour on the rail networks but to also give reassurance…
Leitrim has highest number of homes to buy
New data shows that Leitrim has some of the highest number of homes available to buy per head of population. There are only 12 homes for sale, per 10-thousand people, in Monaghan while Meath and Kildare were the counties with the next greatest shortage. Leitrim and Roscommon, had…
Shortage of primary school teachers at crisis point
The INTO is warning the shortage of primary school teachers has reached a crisis point where some schools are forced to employ people with no teaching qualifications. The union says schools across the country are being impacted, with those in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath being hit hardest. …
Social housing on the way for Donegal Road, Ballybofey
Donegal County Council has completed a contract for a turnkey development of 14 social houses at Donegal Road, Ballybofey. MBC Building Contractors is set to undertake the development, having entered the Council’s turnkey acquisition programme. The much-anticipated development has commenced on site and is due to be completed…