Collooney/Ballygawley road in Sligo closed after accident
The road between Collooney and Ballygawley in County Sligo is closed because of a single vehicle accident. It has occurred near the entrance to Markree Castle.
N4 accident update: Two people taken to hospital after collision involving lorry and 3 cars
Two people have been removed to Sligo University Hospital this morning following a traffic accident involving a lorry and three cars on the N4 between Boyle and Carrick on Shannon. It’s understood the articulated lorry…
N4 near Carrick on Shannon closed following accident involving lorry
The N4 on the Boyle side of Carrick on Shannon is closed following an accident involving a lorry. Diversions are in place but motorists are warned back roads may not yet have been gritted. There…
Minister defends fodder scheme
The Minister for Agriculture has strongly defended the new fodder transport support scheme he has set up. Speaking ahead of a meeting with farmers in Sligo and Leitrim last night, the Minister also stood firm…
Taoiseach slams those opposing announcement tomorrow of new National Plan
The Taoiseach has accused those slamming the National Planning Framework of providing ‘opposition for oppositions sake’. The plan, which will outline the development of the country up to 2040, is to be launched in Sligo…
Road near Manorhamilton down to one lane following accident
Some roads throughout the region are slippery with slush this morning following recent snow showers. In some areas in Leitrim, there are reports of ice on secondary routes. Gardai say motorists should drive with caution…
Opposition TD’s calling for Dáil vote on the new National Planning Framework
Opposition TDs are calling for a Dáil vote on the new National Planning Framework. They’re accusing the Taoiseach of rushing the announcement to avoid having to be accountable to the Oireachtas. The plan, which will…