Government’s new rural plan already under fire
The government’s announced a 60 million euro plan aimed at rejuvenating 600 towns and villages around Ireland. The Action Plan for Rural Development says it’ll support the creation of 135,000 jobs by 20-20, as well…
The ICMSA gives a cautious welcome to new rural plan
The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association is welcoming the launch of today’s rural reinvigoration plan. However the President of the organisation, John Comer, says it must go past appearances and into real economic development.…
Concern about Trump’s position on emigration, climate change
Transition Sligo says that emigration and Trump’s views on climate change are concerning. The group was set up four years ago to promote sustainable living in the face of rising energy prices, climate change and…
Plans to repair Ballinafad Castle in county Sligo
Plans are underway to start repair work at Ballinafad castle in east Sligo. The Office of Public Works has confirmed to Ocean FM that it is working to ensure that the structure – which dates…
Brexit shouldn’t affect North West railway
The outcome of Britain leaving the European Union shouldn’t stop attempts at getting a train line connecting the North West with Northern Ireland. Independent TD and OPW minister of State Sean Canney submitted a proposal…
Business turnover taken into account in some cases for property valuations
A Leitrim councillor says ratepayers who are concerned about their property valuations and the rates they may have to pay should take advantage of walk-in workshops by Leitrim County Council. Some ratepayers in Leitrim have…
21 people on hospital trolleys in North West
The number of people on trolleys at hospitals across the country remains high this morning. In the North West, there are 21 on trolleys. Seventeen of these are in Letterkenny University Hospital with four in…
