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Farmers urged to seek help in applying for schemes
The IFA in Leitrim says any farmers who want to claim Farm Assist should contact social welfare. Farm Assist, young farmer payments and general schemes were discussed at a special meeting in Dromahair earlier this…
Local politicians to meet HSE about long-term solution for Kilglass respite centre
Local politicians say they will meet with the HSE to ensire that a west Sligo respite centre for people with dementia can remain open on a long-term basis. The Home from Home project operates from…
Belleek campaigners accuse bank management of ignoring their petition
The president of Belleek chamber of commerce believes the people of the town have been ignored in their fight to keep the local Bank of Ireland branch open. Bridie Gormley was speaking following confirmation that…
CF patients hope for government action on Orkambi ahead of Dail protest
Fianna Fail has committed to making a ‘final push’ to ensure that patients of Cystic Fibrosis can access the potentially life-saving drug Orkambi. Fianna Fail TD in Sligo Leitrim Marc MacSharry raised the issue with…
McCormack’s MACE reopens in Manorhamilton
The McCormack’s Mace store in Manorhamilton has reopened. It was one of 15 businesses run by the McCormack family from Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, that were closed by receivers last year. The businesses, throughout the region,…
Storm update: Businesses forced to close as Storm Doris passes
Businesses are among those still affected in the aftermath of Storm Doris which has left thousands without electricity in the North West region. The Carraroe area of Sligo Town and the Sligo-Roscommon border area around…
€3m in funding approved for the LYIT Killybegs Tourism College
€3m in funding has been approved for the LYIT Killybegs Tourism College. The School of Tourism of Letterkenny IT has been located in Killybegs since 1969 and is seen as a major focus of the…
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