In a timely tourism boost for the Glenfarne area, the Lough McNean Canoe Trail has been selected to go forward.
The project will encompass parts of Leitrim, Cavan, and Fermanagh.
With tourist numbers being threatened by the lack of accommodation the project it is hoped will provide a valuable boost to the tourism and hospitality sector in the area.
Local Councillor Seán McDermott has paid tribute to all the local authorities involved in the project adding that a collective effort was necessary:
Aug 8, 2023
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Tributes are being paid to the late Garda Detective Deirdre Finn who died following a boat fire Carrick on Shannon yesterday.
She was attached to Dun Laoghaire Station in Dublin and had been close to retirement.
The detective garda, whose father had also been a member of the force, was a long-time member of the Garda Representative Association where she advocated strongly for the rights of her colleagues over a number of years.
Speaking to Ocean FM news, GRA President Brendan O'Connor says she always put people first:
Aug 8, 2023
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A motorist was arrested on average every half an hour over the bank holiday for suspected drink or drug driving.
181 people were arrested in total for the offence over the weekend.
Three people were also killed in crashes in Donegal, Wicklow and Tipperary between Friday and Monday.
Leo Leighio from the Irish Road Victims Association isn't surprised by the statistics:
Aug 8, 2023
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There are urgent calls for a bad corner on the route between Ballygawley and Carraroe to be made a top priority.
The notorious bend has been deemed a serious safety hazard with numerous minor crashes occurring there over the years.
Local Fine Gael Thomas Walsh says residents feel really strongly about getting some much needed works done in the area.
He says a total realignment of the bend is the solution:
Aug 8, 2023
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It's thought that senior management teams on Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal County Councils could be doing more in providing clarity as it relates to the ongoing strike by retained fire fighters.
It follows a workshop held in Donegal on Friday last where Councillors sought an update from management on the industrial action.
Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig described the update as unsatisfactory claiming that in the event that firefighters do go on all out strike, there isn't a proper contingency plan in place.
He feels that local authorities aren't doing enough in the overall dispute and that they need to be communicating more with the public:
Aug 8, 2023
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The summer of 2023 is shaping up to be a disaster for many restaurants around the country.
That's the view of the industry's representative group, which says a combination of bad weather and a reduction in accommodation spaces due to the influx of refugees is causing problems for some in the sector.
Restaurants' Association of Ireland says a scheduled increase in VAT next month will close some businesses.
CEO Adrian Cummins says popular tourist towns are losing out:
Aug 7, 2023
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Three new farming apprenticeships has been unveiled by the government.
The Farm Manager, Farm Technician, and Horticulture trainee courses will offer the opportunity for students to develop skills in the daily operations of a commercial farm and build a career in farming.
The apprenticeships - the first of which will begin next month - will last for two year.
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris says he's delighted the Irish Farmers' Association is getting behind the programme:
Aug 7, 2023
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A Leitrim man will be undertaking a "Lap of the Map" in order to raise funds for North West Stop.
Liam Cox, of Leitrim Village, will be running the entire coastline of the country, starting from Carrick-On-Shannon to Strandhill on Saturday, August 26th.
Its estimated Liam will run a distance of 2,500km in total, covering 60km a day over a 6-week period.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Liam Cox said he was looking forward to the event.
Aug 6, 2023
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A Sligo-Leitrim TD has expressed his frustration after it has emerged that motorists will be hit with further road toll increases.
Motorists are set to be hit with increases of up to 20 cent per trip on the M50 and other key routes next year.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says a further hike "will be required in January 2024", based on an inflation rate of 6 per cent.
The potential 20 cent increase in M50 tolls alone would increase costs by over 100 euro per year for drivers making five return journeys on the motorway per week.
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Transport, Martin Kenny, says the news is very disappointing for motorists:
Aug 6, 2023
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A celebration for Ukraine's Independence Day will be taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon on August 19th.
The event is being organised by Leitrim County Council's Healthy Leitrim Programme, the Leitrim Development Company’s SICAP Programme, the Leitrim Volunteer Centre, and the Leitrim International Community Group.
The Ambassador to Ireland from Ukraine, Gerasko Larysa will also be in attendance on the day.
Debra Shirlaw, Integration Officer with Leitrim Development Company has been peaking to Ocean FM News:
Aug 5, 2023
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