Sligo council vet says efforts ongoing to deal with Traveller horse issues
Sligo and Leitrim county councils are making efforts to deal with illegal grazing by horses, lack of identification of the animals and concerns about their welfare. Called the Traveller Horse Project, it’s aims were outlined…
Family carers urged to apply for €1,700 support grant
Family carers throughout the region are being urged to apply for the newly restored annual Carers Support Grant of €1,700. The restored payments are expected to start being paid from this Thursday. They weres previously…
Future of popular Roundup weedkiller remains in doubt
The European Commission has still failed to get a qualified majority to make a final decision on whether or not to ban the weedkiller Roundup. Last week a vote was cancelled in Brussels on the…
