IFA wants fairness for farmers whose lands were burned
IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has called for fair judgement in cases where farmers’ Basic Payments Scheme payments are being held back as a result of their lands being deemed to have been…
Major new works start at Ireland West Airport
Work has started on €15 million worth of work over the next three years to transform Ireland West Airport. The money will be spent providing new passenger facilities and upgrading terminals, as well as other…
Bree slams Rosses Point car park proposal
A proposal to develop a car park on a green area in Rosses Point in County Sligo has been condemned as unprecedented. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree opposed the proposal at today’s meeting of Sligo…
Sligo Cllr calls for appointment of a second speech therapist
A Sligo Councillor is calling for the appointment of a second speech therapist and a behavior therapist at Cregg House and St Cecilia’s School in Sligo, which helps those with intellectual disabilities. Independent Councillor Marie…
Pearse Doherty rules himself out as next Sinn Fein leader
Mary Lou McDonald looks set to become the next Sinn Féin President after a number of other contenders ruled themselves out of the race. Gerry Adams announced his intention to step down after 34 years…
Gardai in Sligo Town refusing to work in own station
Gardaí in Sligo Town will refuse to enter their own station today. 101 officers based in the building say it’s overcrowded and unsafe. They say they won’t return until conditions improve. Garda Ray Wimms is…
Major investment in Abbott medical plant in Donegal Town to create 200 new jobs
A major investment in the Abbott medical plant in Donegal is set to lead to 200 new jobs. The medical device’s manufacturer is planning a multi-million euro investment in a new facility in Donegal Town.…
