Claims that vulture funds are ‘in land grab for forestry in Leitrim’
Claims that vulture funds are buying up land in Leitrim for forestry led to a passionate debate at this week’s meeting of Leitrim County Council. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock says it would make the…
Sinn Fein TD accuses DUP of living in the past
A Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD says every opportunity was given to the North’s First Minister, the DUP’s Arlene Foster, to try to get the situation over the so-called ‘cash for ash’ controversy resolved. However,…
Sligo Council calls for Brexit minister to be appointed
Sinn Fein’s being accused of abandoning their voters in Northern Ireland when it comes to Brexit It looks like a snap election is on the cards for Stormont after Martin McGuinness resigned as Deputy First…
New fears for jobs and Expressway bus routes in the North West
There are new fears the North West will be particularly hit by cuts to Expressway routes, job losses and lower pay for new recruits under a plan by Bus Eireann to save €7 million. The…
Sligo/Leitrim TD defends efforts to serve constituents in South Donegal
A Sligo Leitrim TD has defended the efforts of TDs in the constituency to serve the people in the south Donegal area. It follows accusations by campaigner Valerie McNulty of the Reunify Donegal campaign that…
Sod-turning for new €8.4m water treatment plant this week
The sod-turning for a new €8.4 million water treatment plant for North Leitrim will take place this Friday. The plant which is located at Moneyduff, near Dromahair will benefit 9,000 people on the North Leitrim…
Councillor says mobile cath lab no longer enough to serve needs of patients
A fixed cardio catherisation lab service at Sligo University Hospital could serve over three hundred thousand people were it to open. That’s according to Sligo councillor Rosaleen O’Grady who wants an update on the provision…
