Firm that runs Globe House in Sligo got €5.8m in 2016
The firm that runs Direct Provision centres for asylum seekers in Sligo town and in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, received €5.8 million last year. Bridgestock caters for about 500 asylum seekers. The €5.8m it received last…
Senior Engineer in Leitrim outlines the latest on roadworks in the county
Senior Engineer at Leitrim County Council, Shay O’Connor spoke to Ocean FM reporter Claire Mulcahy at a meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District this week. He outlined the latest progress on the challenges in roads…
Lack of DEIS funding appeal confirmed
It has been confirmed that schools in disadvantaged areas that were unsuccessful in their DEIS applications for funding will not be able to appeal. Donegal Fianna Fail Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says there is…
Government update on progress of Garda Regional HQ reveals little
The Tanaiste has failed to give any concrete update on the progress being made on building a new Regional Headquarters for the Gardai in Sligo. The project is on the government’s capital plan and is…
New US memos spell concern for the Undocumented in the US
A Donegal campaigner for Irish illegal immigrants in the U.S. says these people are becoming more and more vulnerable under the Trump presidency. Michael McMahon has made his comments after new memos from the U.S.…
Small number of homes in county Sligo still without power
Most ESB customers in the North West have had their power restored but there are still around twenty homes in Sligo without power. Parts of north and and east Sligo remain without power but the…
ESB still working to restore power to hundreds in the region
About 400 people throughout South Donegal, Sligo and parts of Leitrim are still without electricity this evening in the aftermath of Storm Doris. But the number without power is coming down as ESB get more…
