Preparations in Donegal for sod-turning to complete major water scheme
A sod-turning ceremony to mark the final phase of the South West Donegal Regional Water Scheme will take place tomorrow, Friday. The project began more than 25 years ago as a group scheme to bring…
In Grange, frustration over continuing saga of sewerage plant
The Mayor of Sligo, Councillor Marie Casserly, has spoken of the frustration of those living in the Grange area of North Sligo over a foul smell coming from the village’s sewerage plant. Work was expected…
INHFA takes issue with Teagasc fees for those in Knowledge Transfer Groups
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association is taking issue with fees being charged by Teagasc for farmers participating in Knowledge Transfer Groups. National Chair Vincent Roddy says farmers have being contacting the organisation following…
Delays at ‘extremely busy’ Letterkenny Hospital emergency department
There are ‘significant numbers’ of patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today where the emergency department is ‘extremely busy.’ Efforts are continuing at the hospital to identify patients who can be discharged. There are…
Sonny and Sean Harte remembered as father and son who were also best friends
The funerals have taken place in Sligo this afternoon of Sonny and Sean Harte, the father and son who lost their lives in a fire in a town centre apartment at the weekend. An overflow…
Frustrated chairman of WDC asks not to be reappointed
The chairman of the Western Development Commission has asked not to be reappointed to his position because of his frustration with the State’s approach to regional growth. In a letter to the Minister of State…
Funeral of Sligo fire victims takes place this morning
The funeral takes place this morning in Sligo of the two men — a father and son — who died tragically in a fire in an apartment building in the town centre last weekend. Christopher…
