Hiker recovering in hospital after Benbulben rescue
A hiker is recovering in hospital after being rescued off Benbulben. The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were tasked yesterday to provide assistance to the casualty. The hiker sustained a lower limb injury on the eastern slopes of the mountain. By coincidence a member of Donegal Mountain…
Calls for improvements to bus shelter infrastructure in south Sligo
There are calls for improvements to bus shelter infrastructure in south Sligo. There’s said to be concern in a number of rural towns and villages in the area that bus shelters are either inadequate or non-existent. Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor believes that such facilities are needed now…
We have no confidence in current Government – Mica Action Group PRO
The PRO of the Mica Action Group believes the decision taken by Fine Gael and Donegal TD Joe McHugh to vote against a motion of no confidence is only prolonging the current Government in power and thereby prolonging the misery of Mica homeowners. The vote comes as the Oireachtas…
Donegal County Council meetings being turned into a circus – Cathaoirleach
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says Council meetings are being turned into a circus. The latest sitting of Donegal County Council was adjourned yesterday over a number of disruptions in the Council Chamber. Gardai were also called to the meeting to take statements over an alleged phone…
Traffic disruption expected as 12th July Parade gets underway in Enniskillen
Police have issued a warning over some traffic disruption today as Twelfth of July demonstrations take place get underway. The Co Fermanagh parade is being held in Enniskillen. Visitors are reminded that there will be no parking along Belmore Street, East Bridge Street or through the Town Centre…
Donegal County Council meeting adjourned amid disruption
The latest sitting of Donegal County Council was adjourned over a number of disruptions in the Council Chamber. The meeting got underway yesterday afternoon at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, however after several incidents and adjournments, it was finally decided to adjourn until next Monday. Gardai were…
Seanad to hear concerns over traveller mental health crisis
An Independent Donegal based senator says she fears the worst every time a family members call late at night, such is the mental health crisis facing her community. The Seanad will today hear calls for the government to act on recommendations made to address traveller health, education and accommodation…