Passenger numbers on local bus network grew by 10% in 2016
More people in the North West are using Bus Eireann’s local services. Passenger journeys on the Bus Eireann local bus network grew by almost 10% last year. There were 404,000 trips made on these local routes in 2016. That compares to almost 369,000 in 2015. Bus Eireann employs 255 people…
New car registrations in North West increase on par with national figures
The increase in new car registrations in the North West can only be good news for local business and employment. That’s according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry who released new figures which show there was an increase of almost 17% in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim in 2016.…
Sligo/Leitrim TD proposes Donegal & Cavan be standalone constituencies
A Sligo/Leitrim Dail deputy is proposing to the Constituencies Commission that the counties of Donegal and Cavan be reunited for the purposes of general elections. Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry is proposing that Sligo/Leitrim should be one constitiency with four seats; that Cavan/Monaghan be one constituency with five seats; and…
Councils urge public to recycle their Christmas tree and unwanted gifts
Members of the public in the North West are being urged to recycle their Christmas Trees and unwanted gifts following the holiday period. That’s the message coming from local councils as people prepare to take down their Christmas decorations and dispose of Christmas trees and wreaths. There are 16 designated…
Lotto prize yet to be claimed in Bundoran
The winner of 250,000 euro in Bundoran has yet to claim their prize. The winner of the major prize was a runner up in the National Lottery’s New Years Eve millionaire raffle draw. The ticket was bought in The American House on main street in the South Donegal town. The…
Condition of minor roads a problem throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the most extensive road works programme ever was carried out in County Sligo in the past year. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney was responding to a report published today on the condition of Ireland’s roads. The report, in the Irish Independent, is based…
Gardai appeal for witnesses to Fatal road accident in Donegal
Gardai in Falcarragh in county Donegal are appealing for witnesses to a road crash which claimed the life of a man in his 50s. The single vehicle crash happened sometime between 1.30am and 11.30am on St Stephen’s Day morning. The man, the sole occupant of the car was pronouced dead…