Education about drink driving working in the North West
The road safety officer with Leitrim County Council believes educating young drivers about the dangers of drink driving seems to be working. It comes as just 55 people were arrested for drink driving offences in…
Minister to launch plan to revive rural Ireland today
People considering a move to the country could benefit under a new scheme being launched today. The government will offer grants to those willing to restore and live in older buildings in rural towns and…
Fears over housing estate bonds being sold
A Leitrim county councillor says he fears housing estates throughout the North West could be affected as a result of bonds for the upkeep of the estates being sold on by financial institutions. Sinn Fein…
Shock, confusion among ratepayers in Leitrim
Ratepayers in Leitrim have been shocked and confused after receiving notice of their property valuations. The valuations, set by the National Valuations Office, are used to calculate the rates to be paid for the year…
Calls for more gardai for County Donegal
A Donegal TD says too much is being expected of the fewer than 400 gardai that now serve in the county. Fianna Fail Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the only solution to relieve the pressure on…
Applications now being accepted for the Sports Capital Grant
Sports clubs and organisations in the north west now have the opportunity to get help to access government funding. The sports capital grant from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is available for applications…
Minister for Social Protection says there are 500 additional places for Rural Social Scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association has welcomed an announcement of extra support for farmers, fishermen & local communities around the country. The Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar says 500 additional places are being added to…
