‘Hectic schedule’ prevents Canadian Prime Minister’s visit to Sligo
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has turned down an invitation from Sligo County Council to visit the town. Mr Trudeau arrived in Ireland this morning for the first of his three day visit to the…
Largest decrease in car registrations in Donegal in June
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released new figures showing car registrations for the month of June are down nationally with Donegal seeing the largest decrease in the country. Donegal has seen a…
Boston firm in North West ahead of US trade mission
Representatives of a business consulting firm in Boston have been in the North West for the past week. The representatives from Benchmark Strategies have been meeting businesses that will be participating in a trade mission…
Two taken to hospital following crash at Coola crossroads in county Sligo
Update: Road has reopened (10:45am) The road at Coola crossroads between Sooey and Geevagh in county Sligo has reopened in the last half an hour following a crash. Two people have been taken to hospital…
Renewed fears about ambulance cover in the North West
There are renewed fears about ambulance shortages today. The Irish Independent claims as many as six counties are being left with just one ambulance on duty. The paper claims that Donegal and Sligo are among…
Sligo Councillor says Joint Policing Committee is ‘a waste of resources’
A Sligo Councillor has stepped down from the Joint Policing Committee in the county. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke submitted his resignation at a meeting of the Council yesterday after submitting a motion saying he has…
ICSA says farmers working two jobs ‘not the answer’ to income crisis
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association President says politicians need to focus more on farmer interests. The comments come after North West MEP Mairead McGuinness implied that farmers should supplement their income with other…