Harkin confirms she’s standing for re-election
Independent TD Marian Harkin has confirmed to the North West Today show that she will again standing as a General Election candidate in Sligo-Leitrim. She says she has thought long and hard about her decision and feels she still has a lot to offer as a TD, and there is…
Sunken smuggling ship set to boost to Sligo tourism
It’s thought that an ex-smuggling ship, due to be sank off the North West coast this week, will result in a major tourism boost for west Sligo. Killala Bay is about to host Ireland’s very first artificial reef creating a marine life haven and tourist attraction on the Wild…
Dundalk crisis puts league fixture with Sligo Rovers in doubt
Dundalk’s future remains in the balance as the club enters what is described as a ‘critical’ 24 hours. Significant financial difficulties have come to light in recent weeks, with payment of staff wages delayed last week. Owner Brian Ainscough is attempting to secure investment to help the club reach the…
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Idea of tourism tax for Sligo shut down
The idea of introducing a tourism tax to Sligo has been rubbished by one local representative. It comes as Galway City Council is considering a pilot scheme in which visitors would pay a small fee every night they stay in the city. The funds would then be used…
North West needs to take stock of current Government – MacLochlainn
Communities across the North West need to look at the services being provided to them by the current Government. That’s according to Donegal Sinn Fein TD Padraig MacLochlainn, who has been speaking ahead of the party’s think-in Dublin today. Housing, healthcare and the cost of living will be…
Donegal has highest level of driving test no-shows in North West
Donegal has the highest number of motorists failing to show up for their driving test in the North West so far this year. There have been 102 no shows in Donegal between January and July this year, with the RSA retaining fees of €8,679. This figure is followed…