It's emerged that the Tánaiste Simon Harris has held a key meeting with fishing representatives in Killybegs. The meeting, which took place yesterday, involved the Tánaiste getting a first-hand experience on-board one of the vessels at the port. Local Fine Gael Cllr Michael Boyle says a number of issues concerning the industry were relayed to Simon…

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced over €1.3 million in funding for 33 outdoor recreation projects across Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal. Minister Calleary made the announcement at the Warren Way Trail near Enniscrone, County Sligo earlier today. The Fianna Fail Minister announced a nati…

A new study has revealed Petrol Stations are the most in-demand businesses and service in Leitrim. The research, carried out by business utility consultants Procure.ie, analysed search interest for 25 common local services alongside the number of suppliers currently listed in each county, showing where demand outstrips supply. The findings show tha…

A Sligo Leitrim TD has warned that recently published figures show the true scale of the government's failure to tackle energy prices and give families the support that they need. Deputy Martin Kenny stressed that the government cannot continue to stand idly by while so many households are struggling and reiterated the need for energy credits as pa…

A Leitrim Publican is attributing the reduced amount of spending in Irish pubs over the past month to a lack of tourism accommodation in the Country. AIB in it’s latest Spend Trend noticed the tourism industry suffering a hit over the past month. The research detected a 9 per cent decrease in spending in pubs in July. Manorhamilton County Councillo…

It's emerged that a number of portable toilets in south Donegal were in a deplorable state in recent days. Killybegs in particurlar was said to be a major problem area. It has been confirmed that they have been cleaned since. But Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan feels that they should not be left so long. He says it's unacceptable, particularly during…

The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI is inviting the public to their annual Emergency Services Open Day, taking place on Sunday, August 24th, from 1 to 4pm at Bundoran Pier. This free family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to meet local emergency service teams, learn more about the vital work they do, and get up close to lifesaving equipm…

Sligo Councillor says she is hopeful that the student accommodation in Sligo in 2025 will not be as severe as previous years. It was expected that the return of accommodation to the student market would help to ease the pressure ton third level students attending the ATU campus in Sligo year. Sligo Drumcliff councillor Edel McSharry says that it's …

Serious safety concerns have been raised over a route known locally as the old N4 in County Sligo. When a crash happens on the new N4, the old road is used instead, yet it's said that it hasn't been upgraded in some time. The speed limit has also been reduced to 60km along the old route - a move deemed unnecessary with many motorists said to be rec…

A publican in Charlestown is hopeful that Liam and Noel Gallagher may call in to their local in the coming days. The Gallagher brothers will play Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday, their first Irish shows since 2009. The Gallagher brothers have socialised in well-known pub JJ Finans in the past, with Liam even playing a few impromptu tunes. JJ has …

Donegal has recorded one the highest number of seal deaths in the country in 2023. The Journal Investigates is reporting that the number of dead seals washing up along Irish coasts more than doubled between 2020 and 2023. More frequent, severe weather as well as human disturbance are said to be impacting the protected species in Ireland. Journalist…

The appearance of Donegal in last month’s All Ireland final may have led to a boost in consumer spending AIB say the hosting of two men's All Ireland Finals in July led to an increase in consumer spending according to AIB. Its latest Spend Trend shows a 9 per cent increase in spending on the same month last year with 78 million card transactions ma…

The Tánaiste has welcomed an appeal into the sentences received by people involved in the attack which killed a Donegal UN Peacekeeper. Simon Harris wrote to the Lebanese Government following the trial to express his disappointment at the leniency shown to some of the defendants found guilty in the murder of Private Sean Rooney who was originally f…

With just days to go before Oasis play two sold out gigs in Croke Park, attentions are now turning to whether they will visit this part of the world. The Gallagher brothers have strong connections to Charlestown and the pair have holidayed in the area down through the years. Both Liam and Noel have previously flown into Ireland West Airport. Head o…

It's been claimed that a number of vehicles have been damaged in County Sligo due to overgrown hedges. Broken wing mirrors and windows, paint scratches and roads too narrow for multiple vehicles to safely pass are said to be just some of the issues. It has led to calls on the Department of the Environment seeking flexibility on the hedge cutting se…

The North West is set for some warm weather. Temperatures are set to stay high for the rest of the week and the first heatwave in three years could be recorded. A heatwave in Ireland is classified as five days in a row where temperatures are above 25 degrees. Kenneth Conlon from the Donegal Weather Channel says while Thursday might be a bit cooler,…

The Minister for Public Expenditure is facing pressure to sanction more funding for a number of key local projects. Minister Jack Chambers visited west and south Sligo yesterday, with stops in Waterpoint in Ennisrone and the Ballymote Community Park. Some funding has already been secured for upgraded works on both amenities but more money is said t…

With the new academic year fast approaching for third level students warning are being sounded in relation to various property scams targeting those attending third level institutions locally and across the country. One of the latest scams to materialise is when students looking to secure viewings on potential properties are being charged a fee for…

A Sligo Leitrim TD claims that an extra hour of pre-school childcare would be a huge bonus for parents when it comes to helping the back to school costs family families in the North West are currently experiencing. Children's Minister Norma Foley is exploring plans to extend the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme from three hours a day to fo…

A Sligo/Leitirm TD has welcomed moves from the HSE to provide funding which will enable to €4 charge for the use of Day Service transportation to be removed in the Northwest. Fianna Fáil elected representative, Eamon Scanlon was informed by the Department that the HSE is providing funding of €250,000 for the rest of this year to support transportat…

Sligo's Nicole Fowley speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after her selection for the Ireland Rugby World Cup squad 2025.

A community-led project is bringing colour and connection to Ballytivnan Training Centre in Sligo. Volunteers, businesses, and the Sligo Volunteer Centre teamed up to repaint the space for adults with intellectual disabilities. It's part of a wider push to promote meaningful volunteerism across the region. The centre reopens on August 18th refreshe…

The Assistant General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association has warned that officers everywhere are now facing more dangers that ever when it comes to carrying out their duties. Tara Mc Manus made the comment in response to Department of Justice figures that over 150 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty so far this year. The figures…

A Midlands North West MEP is warning that the economic uncertainty around tariffs that will be imposed on Pharmaceutical products from Europe is leading to a dangerous scenario where companies based in the North West are already indicating that they will increase their investment in the US. Ciaran Mullooly says such moves are as direct result of Pr…

Water outages persisting in Donegal areas

Surf therapy programme launched in Donegal

Travel charge for disabled people removed in North West

Sligo County Council introduces fire safety checks for older people

Wheelchair users feeling "left behind" by restrictions of Deposit Return Scheme

A leading Health expert in the North West has moved to ease the fears of North Leitrim residents over the dangers of respiratory diseases. Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West has reacted to recent CSO data that states that the Manorhamilton Municipal District had the highest percentage of deaths for such conditions in all …

A Sligo Leitrim TD says the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals is bad news for the North West Region. It remains unclear if US tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals will be higher than agreed. Most EU goods going into the US are under a 15 per cent charge since yesterday. However, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 2…

A leading Health expert in the North West has moved to ease the fears of North Leitrim residents over the dangers of respiratory diseases. Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West has reacted to recent CSO data that states that the Manorhamilton Municipal District had the highest percentage of deaths for such conditions in all …

It's been confirmed that the SLNCR Greenway project is set to move to the next stage. The TII has given the green light to begin phase three. Environmental Surveys are ongoing since April and will continue until the end of next year. The planned greenway will run through Sligo, Leitrim and into Northern Ireland. Independent Cllr Marie Casserly says…

There's disgust in Sligo after bags of clothing and household items were dumped at one of the banks last night. If the banks are full, people are urged to hold onto their items and return another day or visit a different site. Cllr Gibbons says this kind of dumping damages the town's image and undermines community efforts. The Sinn Féin councillor …

ATU Sligo student Alex Foley (Tuam AC) won a silver medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase at last weekend's National Senior T&F Championships in Santry. 17-year-old Piotr Maciorowski won team silver with the Sligo AC men's 4x100 metres relay team. Both athletes sat down and interviewed each other about their Santry experiences.…

Sligo Abbey is set to host a number of events to mark heritage week. Organised by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland's largest cultural event - its running Saturday August 16th - Sunday 24th. Over 100 events are taking place nationwide. Both Sligo Abbey and Donegal Castle are hosting a Local Link to the Past, whe…

Calls have been made locally to make provisions for Trumps tariffs in the upcoming Budget. The 15 per cent charges on most EU goods heading to America took effect yesterday. The EU says the terms of the deal mean a cap of 15 per cent on pharmaceuticals - but Donald Trump is threatening 250 per cent tariffs on the sector. But Sligo Labour Cllr Ann H…

Sligo has a new hurling manager. He’s Limerick man Tom Hennessy. He sets out his stall on the programme for the season ahead. Last weekend’s National Senior Athletics Championships were memorable for several young athletes based in Sligo. Two of the local medal winner interview each other about their Santry exploits. And we’re in Castleconnor to te…

It's thought that south Donegal should be prioritised in any potential roll-out of permanent weather relief stations. New hubs with generators and industrial pumps could be installed in towns affected by flooding. Both Donegal Town and Killybegs have been devastated by floods in recent years. Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle says it's imperative the v…

The impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs will undoubtedly be felt in the North West. That's according to Junior Minister Marian Harkin, who says while the arrangement provides some certainty, there's still an element of the unknown on the horizon. The higher rate of 15 per cent kicked in at 5am Irish Time. Minister Harkin says companies have alread…

Almost €2.5M is being allocated to the North West in the latest round of the Local Improvement Scheme. Donegal is set to get the biggest share at €1.6M following by Leitrim at €528,000 while County Sligo is getting €321,000. The investment will be geared towards upgrading rural roads and laneways in the region, improving access to rural homes, farm…

A Leitrim Councillor has called on the government to consider other measures other than increasing carbon taxes in their effort to implement climate change. The comments from Leitrim Independent Councillor James Gilmartin come as the government is set to continue with carbon tax increases in Budget 2026. Increases will impact commuters, gas, electr…

A major campaign is set to begin in Bundoran, calling for improvements to the local medical centre. The current building is said to be no longer fit for purpose due to an ever growing population. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon is set to contact the Government on the matter to see what can be done. He feels that both the local community and th…

There are renewed calls for a local link bus between Ballymote and Tubbercurry. Currently, there is no direct bus link between the two large towns and its thought that with a constant rise in population, the need to improve public transport has never been greater. Ballymote has a train station with six return journeys from Sligo to Dublin which is …

The CEO of a Sligo based addiction service says that Alcohol and cocaine remain the most prominent substances that people are addicted to right across the country, Nationally it's being claimed that there was an increase in the number of women accessing addiction services last year. Aubrey Melville is the CEO of Social Ground force in Sligo. He say…

A brand new outdoor fitness suite is set to hit Ballisadare. It’s part of a wider effort to promote health and wellbeing in the local community. Work is expected to begin shortly, with just €3,000 in match funding still required. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Thomas Walsh says it’s a great boost to the local community…

A Sligo Councillor says there a number of measures that could be introduced to help under pressure families with back to school costs. Parents say they're raiding savings, going to moneylenders, and cutting back on essentials to cover the costs of the new school year, The Back to School survey for Barnardos shows more than half are worried about ho…

There's concern in the North West that short-term rental properties are posing a threat to the Irish language. It comes following moves local activists in Gaeltacht areas in Galway to erect signs highlighting the accommodation shortage there. Meanwhile, new figures show a rise in the number of rental properties being advertised on websites such as …

Gardai in Sligo have been praised for their swift response to an alleged weekend stabbing incident. 30 year old Dylan Feeney with an address of 16 Maugheraboy Estate, appeared before a Special Sitting of Sligo District Court yesterday evening, charged in connection with the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene on Church Hill in the…

Calls ae being made on the Government to take immediate action to prevent recurring power outages in the North West. The calls come from Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice following what he described as a “light storm” over the weekend that still left residents without electricity once again. The Independent Deputy says falling electricity …