Waterway’s Ireland to introduce new licenses for businesses
A local TD is calling on Waterways Ireland to stop its new policy from going ahead as it is to effect businesses on the Shannon. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny has hit out at Waterways Ireland over its implementation of a newly-imposed licenses scheme for individuals and businesses using waterways…
Over 2000 homes left without power in Donegal
Thousands of homes were without power this morning following bad weather. 2008 homes and businesses were without power in the Glenties area of Donegal. The ESB have now confirmed that power has been restored to all premises.
Sligo Borough District calling for Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants for vacant premises
Sligo Borough District councillors are calling for a special Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises in their area. Under the proposal, the grants over a three-year period would help new businesses set up in the traditional retailing, commercial and social heart of…
Businesses in Sligo and Letterkenny can now apply to avail of new highspeed internet
Sligo and Letterkenny are included in the government’s plans to provide highspeed broadband to 15 rural towns around the country. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today launched Vodafone and SIRO’s national Gigabit Hub Initiative, which aims to spark a digital transformation in 15 towns across…
Increasing rates the latest challenge for rural businesses
Increasing rates is the latest challenge to face businesses in rural Sligo following the decision by councillors yesterday to move toward having the same rates throughout the entire county. Most of the ratepayers in the rural area of County Sligo face increases of between fifty cents and €100 this year.…