“Community is the most important strength rural economies have” – Minister Michael Ring
The Minister for Rural Affairs says the community is the most important strength rural economies have. Fine Gael Minister Michael Ring is at the Enniscrone Show at the Castleconnor sports complex today. Speaking…
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, visits flooded areas in Donegal
The Taoiseach says the Government is responding to the flooding crisis in Donegal. The Air Corps have flown over parts of the county to assess what’s been described as a ‘disaster zone’ Around 500 homes…
Minister will look at staffing issues facing heritage sites like the Sean MacDiarmada Homestead in Leitrim
The Minister for the OPW says he plans to look at staffing issues facing important heritage sites like the Sean MacDiarmada Homestead in Leitrim. Earlier this year, there were fears the MacDiarmada cottage in Corranmore…
Spanish Ambassador presents unique award in Sligo and remembers terrorism victims
The Spanish Ambassador to Ireland has officially made a special presentation to the Grange and Armada Development Association with an honour from the King of Spain. The special ceremony took place in City Hall in…
Collision on Old Oakfield Road in Sligo
Gardai are advising motorists to avoid the old Oakfield Road between Sligo Town and Carraroe because of a collision. The accident has occurred under the old railway bridge on the road, and traffic delays are…
Red Cross to provide funding scheme for small businesses
The government says it will make whatever funding is needed available for the relief effort in Donegal. Donegal TD Joe McHugh has confirmed this lunchtime that the Red Cross will administer a funding scheme to…
Age Action: Pensioners should not be penalised for not having a PS card
Age Action says it’s concerned at comments from Minister Regina Doherty that a Public Services Card is now mandatory to receive payments from the Department of Employment and Social Protection. Justin Moran, of Age Action,…
