Department officials called on to address Oireachtas committee on vet labs
Officials from the Department of Agriculture have been called to address the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture tomorrow on the future of the 6 Regional Vet Labs around the country. A recent review has suggested that…
IT Sligo president tells council that fall in region’s population is cause of concern
The president of IT Sligo says the loss of population in counties Sligo, Donegal and Mayo is a serious concern. The latest census showed that the population is falling in Sligo, Donegal and Mayo which…
Extensive search underway for missing man in north Sligo
An extensive search is ongoing in the north Sligo area today for a 49 year old man who has been missing for over three weeks now. Gardai in Grange and Sligo are concerned for the…
Chris MacManus coopted onto Sligo Council seat long-held by his father
A new councillor was coopted onto Sligo County Council this morning. At this morning’s council meeting, Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy proposed Chris MacManus for the seat that had been held by his father, Sean.…
Young Belleek woman’s election concludes a good weekend for Sinn Fein in the North
A 26 year old in Belleek is celebrating following her election in the Northern Irish elections over the weekend. Jemma Dolan who has close Donegal connections was elected on the third county in the Fermanagh…
Road at Rossnowlagh to remain closed for weeks following landslide
Donegal County Council says the local road at Rossnowlagh will be closed for a number of weeks following a landslide over the weekend. It happened on the R231 at Rossnowlagh Upper which connects the two…
Harkin says recent ruling against Ireland on VRT shows relevance of EU
A North West MEP says the recent ruling against Ireland on VRT is a good example of the importance of the EU. Marian Harkin is addressing TY students at the Mercy College in Sligo today…