Local councillor disappointed local authorities were not supported in fighting abolition
One of the north west’s longest serving councillors says it’s unfortunate that bodies like IBEC didn’t support local authorities when they were fighting their abolition some years ago. Sligo Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree made…
Flood funding a priority for Donegal Municipal District budget meeting
The provision of more money to alleviate the affects of flooding will be among the priorities for Donegal Municipal District councillors when they meet this coming Monday to discuss their draft budget for the coming…
Letterkenny win at Bank of Ireland Enterprising Awards
Letterkenny won the Connaught/Ulster Regional Award in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprising Town Awards last night. The awards ceremony took place in Tullamore where 76 towns and villages were shortlisted for awards. Carrick on…
Taoiseach admits Sligo region not creating enough employment
The Taoiseach says investing in infrastructure is the key measure being undertaken by government to address the slow jobs growth in Sligo. Analysis of Census 2016 figures by the Western Development Commission shows Sligo has…
Planning permission for new Donegal Town cinema turned down
A planning application for a new cinema in Co Donegal has been turned down. The five-screen cinema was due to be built in Donegal Town. An application was lodged earlier this year with with Donegal…
Leitrim tour operator says UK tourists are not holidaying in the border regions because of Brexit
A tourism operator from Co Leitrim says UK tourists are already not coming to the border regions on holidays because of Brexit. A group of businesspeople from Northern Ireland and the Border counties travelled to Dublin…
Deer poaching on the rise in the Northwest
The National Parks and Wildlife Service are warning that deer poaching is becoming more prevalent in the Northwest. It’s after two stags were shot and left to die on a family farm in Fintown in…
