2017 Green Cert courses under threat due to lack of staff
It’s emerged over 4000 young farmers waiting to take part in Green Cert courses may not be able to do so this year. It follows confirmation to Ocean FM News that Teagasc is unable to…
Taoiseach says new government plans will attract investment to Sligo
The Taoiseach has rejected claims that Sligo and the North West has been ignored by the Government in terms of investment in jobs and infrastructure. Enda Kenny insists Sligo will have capacity to attract jobs…
Two appear in court in Sligo following attempted robbery in Tubbercurry
A man and a woman appeared at a special sitting of Sligo District Court over the weekend in connection with an attempted burglary in Tubbercurry on Friday. Two people attempted to steal property from a…
Gardai to clamp down on speeding in north Leitrim
Gardai are to clamp down on motorists speeding through the North Leitrim village of Glenfarne. The issue arose during a discussion on speeding at the recent meeting of the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee. Superintendent Kevin…
Taoiseach says he does not want to see return of border
The Taoiseach has emphasised that he does not want to see a return of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Enda Kenny made his comments in Sligo last night at a public meeting…
Two people detained after Garda unit rammed in Coolaney
Garda in Ballymote are investigating after a Garda vehicle was rammed in Coolaney this afternoon. It followed an attempted robbery from a business in Tubbercurry at around half past three. Two people fled the scene…
Donegal County Council Chief Executive believes up to 15,000 more jobs between now and 2030
Despite concerns about the affects of Brexit, the chief executive of Donegal County Council believes up to 15,000 more people could be employed in the county between now and 2030. Seamus Neely says many businesses…
