Fianna Fail hope to retain two seats in Sligo Leitrim
Fianna Fail says they are committed to the North West and they are hoping the next election will reflect that. Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath is in Sligo this morning for a business breakfast with party…
N4 near Ballisodare, Co Sligo, now open after three deer hit by truck
The N4 Ballina Road near Ballisodare in County Sligo is now cleared and open to traffic following the removal of three young deer which were struck by a truck. The incident occurred between Ballydrehid railway…
McLoughlin slams Sinn Fein; Doherty insists government must go
The first moves to replace Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader were launched last night – hours before the Government won a vote of confidence in itself. Ministers Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar called for…
Lack of parking in Killybegs is ‘hindering tourism’
An independent Donegal councillor believes Killybegs tourism is suffering from a considerable lack of parking in the coastal town. Niamh Kennedy raised the issue at this week’s meeting of the Donegal municipal district. She believes…
Mixed views on EU-Canada trade deal
The European Parliament has today voted in favour of a major trade deal between the EU and Canada. Those in favour of CETA say it will boost EU economies and provide much needed trading opportunities…
IBEC says Tesco strike is ‘unreasonable’
Employers group IBEC has described the industrial action by the Mandate union against Tesco as an ‘entirely unreasonable move against a good employer.’ IBEC says Tesco has ‘thoroughly engaged’ with its employees and has followed…
Tubbercurry and Killybegs sewerage schemes among 38 over which EU is suing Ireland
Water treatment schemes in Sligo and Donegal are among 38 that are failing to meet EU standards and are now part of a court case being taken by the European Commission. The schemes include Tubbercurry…
