Clarification sought on towing rules for farmers
A Leitrim councillor says he’s seeking clarification from the TDs in the region on what can be done to minimise the impact of new towing regulations on farmers. Fianna Fail Cllr Ciallain Ellis says some…
This week is one of the year’s busiest in Sligo
This week is one one of the busiest of the year in and around Sligo town when it comes to the tourism and hospitality businesses. It’s a week in which both the Sligo Summer Festival…
Naming ceremony for O’Boyle Park in Sligo this lunchtime
A ceremony is taking place in Sligo this lunchtime to mark the naming of Forthill Park as O’Boyle Park. It’s being named after the late Councillor Seamie O Boyle, who died two years ago. The…
Finner camp personnel feel impact of restructuring in recent years
Some Defence Forces personnel in the north west have to commute significant distances because of the closure of barracks some time ago, resulting in already meagure wages being hit further, it has been claimed. This…
Thousands to descend on NW for Taste of Donegal
Over 130 exhibitors and at least 25,000 people are expected to descend on Donegal for the Taste of Donegal festival later this month. The event which is based in Donegal town has become one of…
Concern over what will happen to CAP when UK stops paying
There is a concern about how a potential hard border will affect jobs in the north west. IBEC says 18% of jobs in Donegal and Leitrim and 16% of jobs in Sligo are dependent on…
Irish Water says works in Sligo town should be finished by 8pm this evening
Irish Water says some customers in Sligo town may be experiencing water disruptions due to works taking place as part of the Sligo water mains rehabilitation project. The works started at 8pm last night and…
