Gardai seek information after elderly man dies in Donegal house fire
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man died in a house fire in County Donegal yesterday. The blaze was discovered by a caller to the property in Glassaghbeg in Cloghan. Emergency services were…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach highlights importance of Paddy’s Day visit
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council believes the upcoming visit of councillors to America for St. Patrick’s Day is important for the future of each county. The Cathaoirligh of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo council’s as…
Donegal Councillors want plans for fire services report scrapped
Councillors in Donegal are calling for Executive of Donegal County Council to scrap plans for a €20,000 report on the fire services in south Donegal. A public meeting in Ballyshannon heard last night that that…
Significant amount of Leitrim land bought by forestry companies in 2016
A new land report shows that a significant amount of land sold in Leitrim last year was bought by forestry companies. The 2016 Irish Farmers Journal Land Price Report reveals average national agricultural prices fell…
Response expected from Minister McEntee on Mental Health services in Sligo/Leitrim
The Taoiseach says he expects the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee will soon respond to pleas for improved child and mental health services in the Sligo/Leitrim area. It follows…
Live register reaches lowest February figures since 2008
The number of people signing on the live register in the North West reached it’s lowest for the month of February since 2008. However, there was a slight increase in the number of Under 25s…
Politicians’ St Patrick’s Day visits abroad keeps emigrants in touch
The visit of local politicians to America for St. Patrick’s Day keeps ex-pats in touch with home, according to the Sligo Association of New York. Cathaoirligh from Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo county councils are travelling…