Cold snap set to hit Northwest
A Snow and Ice weather warning issued by Met Eireann comes into force later today. Counties in the north and north west will be worst affected, with up to 3 centimetres of snow expected in…
Taoiseach says ensuring free movement between places like Donegal and Derry is vital
Intensive talks are set to continue today as the British government attempts to find a formula that will break the Brexit deadlock on the border. A new text is being circulated today by the UK’s…
54 people accessing homelessness services in Sligo and Donegal
There are fifty-four people in in the Northwest who are accessing homeless services. A new report in Irish Country Living, has detailed the number of people accessing homelessness services in every county in the Republic…
Sligo mother calls for clarity on future of respite services in region
A Sligo mother whose son has had to travel to Monaghan for respite care is calling for clarity on the future of respite services in the region. It follows the closure of the Solas centre…
Latest opinion poll see support for Fine Gael surge on back of Brexit talks
Leo Varadkar’s popularity as leader has risen amid the Brexit controversy. His approval rating has gone up 4 points to 53 per cent, according to an Ipsos Mrbi opinion poll in today’s Irish Times. The…
Sinn Fein insisting on special status for the North after Brexit
A North West MEP says Sinn Fein remains committed to its stance that a special status needs to be acquired for the North in the Brexit negotiations. Matt Carthy says that sometimes he feels that…
Calls for timeframe on improvement works at Tubbercurry Garda Station
There are calls for a detailed report and a timeframe for improvement works on Tubbercurry Garda Station. Planning permission was submitted last August to extend the current station in the south Sligo town. However, Independent…
