Iraqi man who lives in Co Leitrim loses family members in earthquake
An Iraqi man who lives in Co Leitrim says he has lost dozens of family members following yesterday’s devastating earthquake in his home country. It’s killed more than 400 people and injured more than seven-thousand.…
Donegal only county in Ireland were rent has dropped in recent months
Donegal is the only county in Ireland where rent has dropped in recent months. But in Sligo and Leitrim rent continues to rise according to the latest quarterly Rental Price Report by Daft.ie. The average…
Plans to attract film-makers to the Northwest
Plans are underway to attract more film-makers to the north west. Thge effort, which is at the very early stages, involves local authorities in the region as well as the Western Developemnt Commission. It will…
Over sixty tonnes of waste removed from two Sligo bogs
Over sixty tonnes of waste have had to be removed from two bogs in Co Sligo. After a clean-up operation over thirty tonnes of rubbish was removed from Tullacusheen bog, while thirty five tonnes was…
Councillors call for money to improve road between Boyle and Ballina
South Sligo councillors are looking for money for work on a dangerous road that goes from Boyle to Ballina and which passes through Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo. And local Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley is calling…
Code of Practice for BVD testing laboratories is progressing slowly
IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart says the development of a Code of Practice for BVD testing laboratories is progressing slowly to a conclusion. He says this Code has come about as a result of IFA’s…
Man on trial for the murder of Sligo musician ‘Matt’ Kivlehan
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a musician in Sligo. Keith Brady of Cartron Estate in Sligo pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Martin ‘Matt’ Kivlehan but his plea wasn’t accepted by…
