Ballymote man appointed as new administrator of Achonry
A Ballymote, Co Sligo native has been appointed diocesan administrator of the catholic Diocese of Achonry, which includes part of Sligo. He’s Father Dermot Meehan, parish priest of Swinford. The appointment follows the installation last…
International seminar on climate change in Leitrim
An international seminar on climate change is taking place in Leitrim in the coming week. Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) will host the event in Ballinaglera as the final event of its “Climate Change –…
Increased development contributions relate to size of houses
A senior engineer with Sligo County Council says proposed increases in development contributions is solely related to the size of houses that are being built. He was commenting after some rural councillors voiced fears that…
Parts of roads still slippery in Sligo/Leitrim area this morning
Roads are said to be still very dangerous in some areas of the region this morning. Motorists say they are particularly slippery in areas around the Ballygawley and Ballintogher areas in Sligo and around Manorhamilton…
Donegal bucks national trend with rent prices
Donegal is bucking the national trend when it comes to rent prices. Rents rose by over 10 per cent across the country in 2017. New figures from Daft-dot-ie shows that people now pay on average…
Motorists on N16 coming into Sligo can expect delays due to major roadworks
Motorists coming into Sligo town on the N16 Manorhamilton road can expect delays during morning and evening peak times for the next four or five weeks. It’s because of road works on Ash Lane, which…
Donegal accent voted sexiest in the country
The Donegal accent has been voted the sexiest in the country Research by the hotel chain Jury’s Inn for Valentine’s Day, found people in the rest of the country can’t get enough of the Donegal…
