A ‘fundamental rethink’ needed on rural policy
A North West MEP is calling for ‘a fundamental rethink’ of government policy on rural Ireland. Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy says rural decline has not happened by accident but because of the actions of successive…
West Sligo welcome for Syrian refugees visiting Beltra Country Market
There will be a special international dimension this weekend to an event taking place in west Sligo. It will be at the Beltra Country Market where Syrian refugees now living in Ballaghadereen will be special…
Currency exchange rate, Friday, July 28th
On the currency markets today, Friday, July 28th, the euro is trading at 89 pence Sterling and one dollar and seventeen ($1.17) cents.
Council cannot yet take over Millrace development in Manorhamilton
Leitrim County Council cannot take over a housing development in Manorhamilton because it does not have a direct link to a public road. At a Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting of the council, Fianna Fail Councillor…
Accident update: road near Coola Post Primary School now clear
The road between Riverstown and Taylor’s Cross in Co Sligo, near Coola Post Primary School, is now clear following an earlier collision. However, motorists are urged to drive with care in the area. Emergency services…
Ballymote wants to keep Bank of Ireland counter services
The people of Ballymote, Co Sligo, are to launch a new effort to hold onto the banking services that’s left in their town. With Ulster Bank in Ballymote due to close, Bank of Ireland will be…
Leitrim councillors hoping Ross will announce money for roads during expected visit
Leitrim councillors are hoping Transport Minister Shane Ross will give them a funding boost for the maintenance and improvement of roads during a visit to the county, expected before the end of September. The possibility…