Clean-up operation begins in Leitrim Village
A major clean-up operation is getting underway in Leitrim village this morning after a tornado ripped through the popular tourist destination yesterday afternoon. Serious damage was caused to properties, cars, trees and boats that were docked in the area. Over 900 homes and premises remain without power. …
Questions asked over accommodations review for Mercy College
The Minister for Education has been asked when a review for more accommodations for the Mercy College in Sligo town will be approved. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD, Frank Feighan. The Mercy has seen an increase in student enrollment by 25%, and…
Local TD says ‘Significant progress’ made on new Garda Headquarters in Sligo
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed the view that we are now closer than ever to seeing new Garda Headquarters being constructed in Sligo. Sligo Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan says that progress has been made this week on the issue. The Sligo based TD claims the Minister with responsibility for…
Mortgage holders left in difficult situations due to lack of market competition
A Sligo Leitrim TD says a lack of competition in the market, on top of inflation concerns, is leaving many mortgage holders in difficult circumstances. The Central Bank and government have been warned of a mortgage ‘arrears crisis’. It comes as the price of a new home in Ireland has…
Sports clubs urged to apply for funding
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has urged sports clubs and communities to apply for funding under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. The funding will open for new applications from July 17th to provide support to sports clubs and communities to develop infrastructure. Fine Gael deputy, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the announcement,…
Donegal councillor urges Taoiseach to appoint a local Junior Minister
A Donegal councillor has called on the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to promote a TD from the north west region to replace Junior Minister Damien English who resigned over a planning application he made in 2008. Mr. English said he “failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership” of his…
Former Government Minister accuses party of being ageist when it comes to appointing Junior Minsters
A former Government Minister has accused Fine Gael of being ageist over its appointment of junior Ministers. Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said senior party members are out of contention for promotion despite their experience. He suggested that there should be quotas for older people at elections…