From Syria to Sligo, a family fleeing war tells of the difficulties of starting a new life
Getting a driving licence, making Irish friends and racism are some of the biggest challenges refugees face here. From Syria to Sligo, one family fleeing war has been telling us about the difficulties of starting…
Farmers may take to the streets over new sheep tagging requirements
Farmers have not ruled out protest action over the Minister for Agriculture’s introduction of a new electronic tagging system. Earlier this month Minister Michael Creed confirmed that from October 1st next sheep must be electronically…
Celebrity chef to create 30 new jobs with opening of new hotel in Co Donegal
A celebrity chef is to create 30 new jobs with the opening of a new hotel in Co Donegal. A 1.5 million euro restoration will see the old Foyle Hotel in Moville turned into a…
Sligo/Leitrim says it’s time for the Government to tap into the Northwests potential
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is accusing the government of failing to realise the potential for development in the region. The latest report from the Western Development Commission highlights the need for the government to develop a…
220,000 people eligible to vote in the Northwest as polls open
It’s voting day in the abortion referendum. Polls opened at 7am and won’t shut until 10pm tonight. More than three million people, 220,000 of them here in the Northwest, will decide whether we should repeal…
€10m needed for Pettigo Rd upgarde
A Donegal Cllr has said it would take €10 million euro to upgrade the Pettigo to Laghey Road. The road is the main route for people from South Donegal travelling to Dublin or Belfast. Members…
Calls for Irish wool industry to be revived
There are calls for the wool industry in Ireland to be revived. Leitrim Councillor Justin Warnock says the old ‘scouring’ industry is ‘non-existent’ in Ireland now. He says the around 10 million kilos of wool…
