Two decades needed to complete LIS works in Leitrim with current funding
A senior engineer in Leitrim says it would take 20 years to carry out all of the Local Improvement scheme works in the county based on the current levels of funding. LIS schemes involve improvement…
Sligo councillor says Enda Kenny’s expertise should be utitilised when he leaves office
The Taoiseach’s insisting he’ll deal with the issue of his leadership of the country at tomorrow’s Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting. It’s understood the issue was raised briefly at this morning’s cabinet meeting. Fianna Fáil…
Mixed news for trolley numbers in North West hospitals
The number of patients waiting on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital has more than halved in the past 24 hours according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 16 people are waiting for admission to…
Councillor says land is there for N56 footpath to Killymard school
A Sinn Fein councillor in Donegal believes there should be no reason why funding cannot be sought for a footpath along the N56 between Donegal Town and Killymard school. Councillor Noel Jordan raised the issue…
Cathaoirligh set for the US this St. Patrick’s Day
Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo County Councils will all be represented in the United States this St. Patrick’s Day. Some members have been invited by the ex-pat communities in the country to represent their locality on…
Leitrim only spending half of what it should be on upkeep of local roads
Only half the recommended funding is being spent to strengthen and resurface local roads in Leitrim. Senior Roads Engineer at the Council Shay O’Connor confirmed to Councillors in the Manorhamilton Municipal District yesterday that the…
Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal Donegal crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in County Donegal yesterday evening. The two-car collision happened at Strand Head near Malin at around 6pm. The victim – who was in his late 30s…
