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…
KFO warns of significant job losses after UK move to leave Fishery Convention
The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is warning there will be a significant impact on jobs in Donegal after the UK announced its to exit the London Fisheries Convention. The UK attempted to take…
Majority of privately rented homes inspected in Sligo failed to meet standards
Only 12% of private rented accommodation in Sligo in 2015 was inspected while 87% of those that were failed to meet minimum standards. That’s according to the housing authority Threshold who is calling for an…
The National Broadband Plan has again been delayed
The National Broadband Plan has again been delayed. Minister Denis Naughten has said that he does not expect any develoments with the scheme over the next 18 months. According to the Central Statistics Office latest…
Minister says he will address capacity issues before any new health systems are introduced
The Minister for Health says he will address the capacity issues before any new health systems are put into place. Minister Simon Harris has been speaking on the new Slainte Care report which aims to…
A homecoming for Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry takes place in Grange today
A home coming in honour of Sligo swimming star Mona McSharry takes place in her home town of Grange this evening. McSharry claimed her second European title and third medal in five days at yesterday’s…
Five local properties included in upcoming Allsop auction
Five properties in the North West region are for sale as part of this week’s Allsop online auction. The properties include an 800 square foot, two bed apartment in Summerhill in Bundoran in County Donegal…
