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Customers in the north west are once again bearing the brunt of a price increase at the pumps. The latest AA survey of filling stations has found petrol rose by an average of 4 cent in the past month, up to around 1 euro 80 cent a litre. Diesel prices also rose by around 4 cent and now costs an average of 1 euro 77 a litre. CEO of Fuels For Ireland…
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A school in Donegal Town is to officially move into a new building on Monday. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí’s move had been in the pipeline for a number of years, but the Department of Education ceased the project around two years ago. However local campaigns and protests fought the department into reversing the decision. Eoghan Ó Gráda, Principal …
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A Donegal TD has criticised the new government's approach to tackling the housing crisis. Recent figures showed that the government failed to hit 2024 housing targets by around 10,000 homes. With an ever-increasing demand on the market, it's feared that on the current trajectory, the situation may only worse. Speaking in the Dail today, Sinn Fein D…
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It's emerged that some clothing banks in Leitrim are no longer available. Some residents went to the facilities around the County in recent days only to find that the banks were gone. The contractor to who had been providing the service is no longer doing so with a new one being sought. Cllr Brendan Barry says that hopefully the situation will be r…
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The Justice Minister has come under fire for claims he made in relation to overcrowding in prisons. In an interview on The Tonight Show on Virgin Media Television, Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that prisons should not be “clogged up” with non-violent offenders such as shoplifters and people with addiction issues. Minister O’Callaghan says instead; …
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A feasibility study is underway to determine the need for the establishment of a surgical hub in Sligo which would cater for patients in the north west. 120,418 outpatient appointments were recorded at Sligo University Hospital last year- an increase of over 27,000 on 2023 figures. It's thought that the hub would have far-reaching benefits for the …
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It's been claimed that there's a crisis emerging in Donegal over a lack of school places for children with additional needs. Several families in the county are said to be facing a major struggle over finding a place for their child. Speaking in the Dail last night, Deputy Doherty was heavily critical over the system in place. He urged Minister Norm…
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ESB Networks are facing pressure to supply a direct local contact for Cllrs in Sligo and Leitrim ahead of the next severe weather event. It comes as there was some backlash locally in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn over a lack of clarity and information being provided over power outages. Fine Gael Cllr Enda Mc Gloin says he and other local representa…
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The Government has moved to clarify the rules around the cutting and removal of timber for forest owners in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Storm Eowyn caused untold damage, with landowners in the region now not only counting the cost but also questioning what the clearfell licence permits them to do with regards to a clean-up operation. A circular has…
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Ballymote will be targeted under the Town Centre First policy. The initiative aims to support the regeneration and redevelopment of rural towns and villages. Sligo County Council and ATU will be working together on the project, which will survey all aspects of the town, such as heritage sites, vacancies, footfall, and more. Local Fine Gael Cllr Ger…
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A Sligo-Leitrim TD has raised the issue of home care in the Dail today. There are major concerns across the country over the lack of staffing in the healthcare sector. As a result, it’s thought that many elderly and vulnerable people are not being attended to correctly due to huge demand. Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan has called for the increased …
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The North West has come in under the national average following the publication of housing figures. According to the latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings report, in Q4 of 2024, the residential vacancy rate of Leitrim was 11.8%, Donegal was 9%, and Sligo was 8.2%, which is far below the national average of 3.8%. While in derelict sites, Sligo h…
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A Donegal TD has voiced his displeasure over the Ceann Comhairle’s handling of the Taoiseach remarks to Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald. Taoiseach Mícheál Martin told the chamber last Wednesday that Deputy McDonald was “ag insint bréaga” which translates to “is telling lies” Ceann Comhairle Verona preceded today’s Dáil sitting with confirmation…
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It's hoped that a crack down on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals will go some way to addressing the housing crisis in the north west. The Irish Independent are reporting that under the proposed laws, landlords who use properties for short stays will have to register or face being fined up to €5,000. While short-term letting websites could be fi…
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A protest will be taking place in Donegal Town over the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny. The Save Donegal Education Centre Committee have announced they’re latest attempt to block the move, following a public meeting last week. While local Oireachtas members are to meet shortly with Education Minister Helen McEntee to seek…
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One of those behind the online weekend video of a group of people walking around the WaterWorld water park in Bundoran has outlined the reasons for doing so. The video, which was posted to Facebook and Tiktok sees three men explore WaterWorld and even using one of its slides. The amenity is temporarily closed for refurbishment works. Belfast-based …
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A Garda investigation is underway into weekend a break-in at Waterworld Bundoran. It's after a video circulated on social media in which a group of people can be seen walking around the water park. It's now emerged that the incident happened on Sunday night. The amenity is temporarily closed for refurbishment works. Manager of Waterworld Aine Templ…
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Ann Higgins says it's an honour to be co opted onto Sligo County Council. The Labour party locally held a selection convention last evening, following the recent election of Nessa Cosgrove to the Seanad. Ann Higgins was subsequently selected to represent the Labour Party on Sligo County Council for the next four years. Speaking to Ocean FM news the…
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A report over the high residential vacancy rate in Leitrim has been brought into question. The data, released by GeoDirectory today shows that Leitrim has the highest vacancy rate in the country at 11.6%. Leitrim also recorded one of the lowest levels of construction activity nationwide in quarter 4 of 2024. But Sinn Fein Cllr Padraig Fallon believ…
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Financial assistance is being sought for local farmers impacted by recent storms. A number were left without power and water for almost three weeks as Storm Éowyn ripped through the north west. Despite the State's Humanitarian Assistance Scheme being available to provide support to people living in properties directly affected the storm, it does no…
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Local TDs will be meeting with Education Minister Helen McEntee this week in relation to the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre. Plans are currently in place to move the centre to Letterkenny, with accessibility being cited as a key reason behind the decision. However a meeting was held last Thursday in Donegal Town, to protest the move. Lo…
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There are calls for a pedestrian crossing to be installed outside the community centre in Coolaney. The proposed location is considered dangerous in its current state, with a busy main road, junction and multiple housing estates based in the area. With disability access works to be carried out at the centre, there are hopes that a crossing could al…
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It's expected that the long-awaited Glenfarne Woods Project will move to the next stage this year. Currently, the development is at the detailed design phase with the project set to go to tender in Quarter 2 of this year, with construction planned to start in July or August of this year. Located on the shores of Lough MacNean, Coillte and Leitrim C…
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There are renewed calls to prioritise the replacement of Lennox’s Bridge in 2025. The bridge links Leitrim with Donegal and the current structure was previously deemed as only fit for a horse and cart. Leitrim Councillors have previously sought a meeting with the incoming Transport Minister to seek funding for all works necessary to deliver a new b…
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Anyone in Sligo or Leitrim interested in becoming a member of An Garda Siochana is being encouraged to attend an Open Day this week. It's getting underway in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-On-Shannon this Wednesday from 5-9pm. The latest Garda recruitment competition is now in full swing and interested candidates have until 3pm on Thursday 27 Februa…
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North West poultry owners have been advised to keep their birds indoors following the latest bird flu outbreak. Over the weekend a farm in County Tyrone was ordered to cull 64 thousand birds, after the detection of the influenza. As a result, a compulsory housing order has been issued for all birds and poultry. IFA Poultry Chair, Nigel Sweetnam, sa…
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A decision to postpone the start of a new Search and Rescue helicopter operating system at the Strandhill base has been deemed the right call. Bristow had been due to take over from previous contractor CHC Ireland at the Sligo base on Friday last. However following safety concerns about the timing of the transition between two different contractors…
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Gardaí in Sligo are continuing their search for a male intruder who assaulted and terrorised a homeowner over the weekend. The victim, a man in his 50s, was threatened and robbed at his home in Fatima Avenue in the early hours of Saturday. No arrests have yet been made. Local People Before Profit Cllr Gino O'Boyle says Fatima Avenue is a quiet area…
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1:06:50Donegal are clear at the top of Division 1 following Sunday's 0-21 to 1-10 win over All-Ireland champions Armagh in Ballbofey, in front of 13,109 spectators. In taking out the Orchard County, Donegal have beaten the last three All-Ireland champions (Armagh, Dublin & Kerry) in their opening three national league games. And even better - Michael Murp…
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Highlights and reaction from Sligo Rovers opening League of Ireland Premier Division game of the new season, at home to Waterford FC.
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"The two goals we gave away were criminal really" - Sligo Rovers boss John Russell on Waterford loss
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Sligo Rovers manager John Russell reflects on the pluses and minuses around Saturday night's 3-2 home loss to Waterford on the opening weekend of the 2025 League of Ireland season.
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It's emerged that some people in south Donegal have gone several Christmas's without water. The issue is said to centre on the reservoir which caters to the Leghowney area. The facility has been deemed no longer fit to purpose as the population has increased dramatically over the last few years. Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Naughton is asking Uisce Éir…
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An increase in funding for home adaption grants is being sought in Sligo. The recent budget raised the grant limit to €40,000, but it's understood that a larger allocation may been needed due to increased costs. The adaption grants can be used for a variety of needs, with particular focus on elderly people or people with a disability. Fine Gael Cll…
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Sligo’s Mercy College has funding granted for classroom extensions. Education Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed the allocation after her recent visit to the school, where she saw the extensive damage done as a result of Storm Eowyn. While Our Lady of Mercy NS has also been included in the announcement. Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan ho…
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Recruitment agency to open office in the North West
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The family of Danielle McLaughlin say they can now grieve their 'immeasurable' loss, after a man was convicted of her rape and murder in India. The 28-year-old from Buncrana in County Donegal had only arrived in the country two weeks before she was killed in 2017. Her body was found in a field in a remote area of Goa. Today at the District and Sess…
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The latest funding allocation for the Donegal Tin Shop has been welcomed locally. Under a heritage investment scheme, the landmark has been granted €28,192, while Pettigo Corn and Flax Mill has also received €15,000. There had been fears within Donegal Town in the past that the landmark could have been lost, before reassurances had been given. Mayo…
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€42 million has been allocated towards regional and local roads in Donegal. The funding was announced today as part of a huge national rollout of €713 million towards improvement and safety works on Irish roads. Included in the targeted roads are the bridge at Fintra, and the bridge between Laghey and Pettigo. Donegal TD Pat The Cope Gallagher says…
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A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed his confidence that a significant funding allocation will address the current traffic delays that are impacting Sligo Town. 900 thousand euro has been earmarked to connect the mail coach road and Pearse Road at City Gate. The allocation has been made under the roads improvement scheme. The allocation is part of an o…
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Local TD to visit Belgium and Netherlands for Patrick's Day
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A Sligo restaurant owner has called for the VAT rate for food hospitality to be reduced sooner rather than later. Anthony Gray made the comments after the Finance Minister told the Dáil yesterday that any decision on a reduced VAT rate for the hospitality sector won't be made until the budget. The Minister said that he was inclined towards giving f…
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Large crowds attended last night’s Public Meeting concerning the future of the Donegal Education Centre. Plans are afoot to move the centre to Letterkenny. Those who attended the meeting in the Abbey Hotel voiced strong opposition to any such moves. Local Oireachtais members will now meet with the Minister for Education, Helene McEntee to discuss t…
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The League of Ireland is back – and once more it’s a new-look Sligo Rovers for 2025 ...and we're not talking about the snazzy new Rovers shirts. Here, we assess Rovers Premier Division Prospects. The players who’ve come in The players who’ve gone out Plus - how Rovers Rivals are shaping up
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Preventative measures are being called for in Sligo following the near total collapse of mobile communications during Storm Eowyn. Concerns have been raised locally that in a time of such emergency, that mobile networks should not be allowed to go down. It’s felt locally that provisions should be in place from these major companies to back-up plans…
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Donegal TD hits out at ESB in the Dáil
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The Irish Forest Owners has organised a public meeting to be held in Leitrim in relation to those who have storm-damaged forests. The meeting will be held at the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on the 18th of February at 8pm, and aims to address the challenges presented as a result of Storm Eowyn. There are feelings from within the organisatio…
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Over 10 million containers returned in North West businesses
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Sligo County Council have been urged to alert the Taoiseach to the outrage of people from the North West over Storm Eowyn. Answers and accountability is being called for in relation to the decay of the electricity and water network. With storms expected to become more frequent, it’s thought that the redevelopment of the networks has become a time-s…
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Local Cllr speaks on the challenges facing students
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Leitrim Cllr comments on "unacceptable" electricity situation
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