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Donegal County Council’s budget meeting was adjourned yesterday following the failure to accept a proposed increase in commercial rates.
A rise of almost five percent was rejected unanimously by the councillors.
The budget allocates fund to be used within the county on developments such as housing, roads, and major tourism projects.
Cathaoirleach Niamh Kennedy says the increase could not be accepted:
Further support has been given to the upkeep and maintenance of Sligo graveyards and burial grounds.
An additional €75,000 in funding has been allocated for Sligo County Council to target such projects.
It's understood that the supports will be aimed towards being spread out over four or five graveyards per year.
Local Cllr Liam Brennan says that many areas will benefit from the developments over the next few years:
The new masterplan has been issued for the final phase of development at Cleveragh Regional Park.
The development will include a skate park, pump track, learn to cycle facility, car parking, basketball courts, and a multi-use games area.
It will now continue to progress through the planning process and detail design stages in 2025.
Sligo-Drumcliffe Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh welcomed the project and says it will benefit many:
Sligo County Council will be hearing calls today for a new Regional Veterinary Lab to be built as soon as possible.
Two new labs are to be built in Sligo and Kilkenny, but as it stands planning permission will be applied for separately, with Kilkenny being first.
Fianna Fail Cllrs Donal Gilroy and Liam Brennan are requesting that both builds be processed at the same time, to limit any delays.
Cllr Gilroy says the service these labs pr...
A website has been launched by the Irish Red Cross for the Creeslough Community Grant Scheme.
The closing date for applications is January 31st, and gives community groups an opportunity to apply for funding.
There is a balance of €165,000 that will be distributed with the intention of supporting members within the area following the tragedy in October 2022.
Majella McFadden, Community Links Manager at the Creeslough Community Hub, hi...
The recently re-elected Donegal Minister for Agriculture has announced almost €20 million in payments under the Beef Welfare Scheme 2024.
Just over 23,000 farmers are to benefit nationwide, as the scheme aims to efficiency and health on suckler farms.
The payments are to be processed in the coming days into farmers bank accounts.
Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s an important time of year to support the sector:
There are further hopes for the introduction of a fit for purpose bus for cancer patients travelling from Sligo to Galway.
The current bus is currently without a toilet which has leaves passengers with no option but to ask the driver to stop at service stations along the route.
The issue became a main talking point prior to the General Election with many pointing the blame at the government parties.
Elected Fine Gael...
It's been confirmed that the new, long-awaited 26 acute beds at St John's Hospital in Sligo will open by the end of the month.
Concerns had previously been expressed over the delay to the project.
This, coupled with the withdrawal of the contractor awarded tender for the construction of a 42-bed extension for Sligo University Hospital led to fears for further strain on the health service.
Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Edel ...
A local IFA representative has responded to a recent report from the EPA that showed low farm inspection rates in Sligo.
Sligo County Council is one of six local authorities to have failed to achieve a Strong or Excellent score in 10 or more of the 20 National Enforcement Priorities.
However it has been stated that water quality is of a good standard on farms within the county.
Sligo IFA Chair Michael O’Dowd says that the majority of ...
Talk that Mary Lou McDonald will step down as leader of Sinn Féin has been quashed locally.
It was reported following the weekend's election that Deputy McDonald was questioning her future.
However, she has been in contact with both the Social Democrats and Labour in recent days following the results in the general election in the hopes of forming a government.
While the numbers are there for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to form their ow...
Donegal County Councillors are meeting today to finalise the budget for the upcoming year.
Today will also outline what the local authority expects to spend and receive within each service area for 2025.
The funding will be spent on the likes of housing, roads and major tourism projects in county Donegal.
Councillors are expected to pass the Budget at some stage this afternoon.
One of those, Cathaoirleach Niamh Kennedy has been looki...
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of Jad Hakiki.
The 20-year-old attacker after making 12 appearances for Dundalk in the second half of last season.
Hakiki, who has represented the Republic of Ireland at under 18 level, came through the Shelbourne youth ranks, making 40 first-team appearances.
He has been speaking to Ocean FM Sport’s Ronan Flanagan about his move to The Showgrounds.
Newly re-elected Independent TD in the Sligo-Leitrim Constituency Marian Harkin has confirmed she is open to forming part of the next government.
Deputy Harkin was re-elected in the early hours of Sunday morning as the final count confirmed her place in the Dail.
However thoughts now turn to the make up of the next government as it's believed a number of independents may prove crucial to making up the numbers.
Deputy Harkin says she h...
Sligo is one of six local authorities to have failed to achieve a Strong or Excellent score in 10 or more of the 20 National Enforcement Priorities.
This comes from a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023
Farm inspection rates were cited as being below the level required to drive compliance and improve water quality.
Neil Foley, of the EPA,...
Following the success of the 100% Redress Party in Donegal’s election over the weekend, thoughts now turn to the formation of the next government.
Deputy Ward made history as the first-ever 100% Redress Party candidate to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
However the impact this will have on the issue will depend on what approach the new government take towards assisted those effected.
PRO of the Sligo Pyrite Action Group, Cllr Thomas Healy...
The north west is set to fall under another spell of unsettled weather conditions in the coming days.
Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have each bore the brunt of adverse weather conditions in recent weeks with severe frost and icy patches.
Met Éireann hasn't ruled out the possibility of a weather warning being issued, as the next named storm 'Darragh' looms on the horizon.
Speaking to Ocean FM, meteorologist with...
It's hoped that more women will continue to put their names on the electoral ballot member.
That's after just one of the 38 candidates contesting the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal constituencies was elected in the General Election.
Independent Marian was re-elected following the 14th count in the Sligo-Leitrim while none of the five female candidates in Donegal were elected.
Mairead O'Shea of See Her Elected says she's enthused by the eve...
There are concerns in Sligo that the number of people sanctioned on jobseeker's allowance nationally is expected to double this year.
New figures from the Department of Social Protection, reported in the Irish Times show nearly nine thousand recipients had payment reductions imposed at the end of October, nearly double of last year.
Payment reductions occur if a jobseeker fails to engage with employment services or refuses an offer o...
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being urged to improve electrical recycling habits coming into the Christmas period.
As it stands, only 30% of devices are being recycled in Sligo and Leitrim, with that figure dropping to 20% in Donegal.
According to figures from WEEE Ireland, almost half of Ireland’s small electronics are bought in November and December.
Elizabeth O’Reilly, Head of Environmental Compliance at WEEE Ireland, says Black F...
Questions have been raised in Killybegs over how increased taxi prices will impact the night time economy.
A 9 per cent average increase in fares came into effect yesterday, after a review by the National Transport Authority.
There are now concerns that people will opt for other, cheaper modes of transport.
Local taxi man and tourism promoter, Derek Vial wonders how much customers can afford:
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