SF TD hits out at lack of support for young farmers
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has hit out at the lack of support for young farmers and new entrants to farming, such as returning emigrants. Deputy Martin Kenny, who’s the Sinn Fein spokesman on agricultrue, was particularly…
Decision on Ballygawley post office expected within weeks
It’s expected that a decision on the future of the post office in Ballygawley, Co Sligo, will be made within the next few weeks. Following a two-week long local campaign, two and a half thousand…
Last month’s hospital trolley figures: big increase in Letterkenny, a drop in Sligo
The number of people waiting for a hospital bed in the north west in November has risen by over 50% in 2016 compared to the same month last year. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation…
Minister launches new social housing units in Kinlough
The Minister for Housing has officially opened six new social housing units in north Leitrim today. Minister Simon Coveney was in Kinlough this morning as part of a tour of the country where he is…
Sligo children to feature on tonight’s Late Late Toy Show
Two children from Sligo will feature on tonight’s Late Late Toy Show. Isabella Garvey, aged 6, from Strandhill, and Fionn McMorrow, aged 8, from Cartron Point, will perform a lyrical dance routine which involves ballet,…
Tenders sought for new Kinlough Bundoran Bus service
People in Kinlough will get a new bus service in the New Year. Tenders are now being sought for the service which will link Kinlough with Bundoran in Donegal. Fianna Fail Councillor in the area…
Housing minister doesn’t want ‘to make a fool of people’ who paid water charges
The Minister for Housing says he wants to build communities as opposed to just housing estates. He has also says he in no way wants ‘to make a fool of people’ who have paid their…