Donegal Mountain Rescue Team fundraiser today
A fundraiser for the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is taking place today. It’s a good opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering with the team to find out more. The DMRT team leader will be available…
SF calls for higher payments for mountain-type land as part of revised ANC
Sinn Fein is calling for a higher payment for mountain-type land as part of the new ANC payment review. Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says a review of the Areas of Natural Constraint is coming…
New defibrillators now in place in east Sligo
New cardiac defibrillators are now available in three areas in east Sligo. They have been installed this week at Sooey Community Hall, McTiernan’s Daybreak in Ballygawley and at Kilross National School. It follows a major…
Old Fair Day celebrations in Drumkeerin tomorrow
All roads will be leading to Drumkeerin in north Leitrim tomorrow, where the village’s Old Fair Day will be taking place. It’s all part of the 10-day Drumkeerin Community Family Festival, which starts this evening.…
TD hits out at ‘redtape’ involved in taxing commercial vans
For many small businesses thorughout the region, their van is their means of transport and delivery, their office, the lifeline to their customers and clients. But in some cases, the simple task of registering and…
North West Roses will find out tonight if they’re through to the Rose of Tralee finals
The Roses representing the North West counties will find out tonight if they are through to the finals of the Rose of Tralee next week. 16 finalists were chosen at an event last night and…
More than 350 Goldwing bike owners visit the region
More than 350 motorcyclists driving the iconic, long-distance motor bikes known as Goldwings will be making their way through parts of Leitrim, Donegal and Sligo today. The bikers come from more than 23 countries throughout…
