Calls for Family Resource Centre in North Leitrim
There’s calls for a Family Resource Centre to be established in North Leitrim. It’s thought that the area meets all the relevant criteria. Such a centre provides a range of universal and targeted services and development opportunities that address the needs of families. Cllr James Gilmartin believes…
Walsh disappointed over FG convention developments
Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh has expressed his disappointment over developments leading up to the party’s selection convention last night. Sitting TD Frank Feighan was selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next General Election. But earlier in the evening, Cllr…
Leitrim, Donegal & Sligo more likely to have oversized classes
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have some of the most overcrowded classrooms in the country. New data shows that nationally, nearly one in 10 pupils are still in oversized classes of 30 or more, despite falling enrolments. Average class sizes in primary schools have reached their lowest level in…
Motorcyclist seriously injured following crash in Inver area
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a crash in the Inver area yesterday morning. The collision took place at around 11:30am on the N56 near Inver. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his thirties, was seriously injured, after a collision between his bike and two cars. His…
Frank Feighan selected by Fine Gael to contest General Election
Sitting TD Frank Feighan been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next General Election. He defeated John Perry in last night’s convention by 352 votes to 77. Earlier in the evening, Cllr Thomas Walsh withdrew as a candidate. Cllr…
National Slow Down Day being held today
A national slow down day is being held today aimed at reducing road deaths caused by speeding. A joint campaign by gardaí and the Road Safety Authority aims to tackle bad driver behaviour, with over 70,000 people caught breaking the limit in the year to July. The initiative…
Over half of cars failed NCT across North West in August
Over half of cars failed the NCT test across the north west during August. The statistics were made available on the official NCT website. In total, just over 5,500 tests were carried out in Sligo, Carrick on Shannon, Donegal Town and Letterkenny centres throughout the month. Donegal…