Road between Collooney and Ballisodare closed following major incident
The R290 between Collooney and Ballisodare is currently closed following a major incident. Emergency services are currently at the scene. No further information is available at this time.
Irish fire service taken for granted- Donegal T.D.
The commitment provided by Ireland’s fire service has been taken for granted for far too long. That’s the view of Donegal Sinn Féin T.D., Padraig Mac Lochlainn, who was speaking following the decision by firefighters around the country to take industrial action as they demand better pay and conditions. Speaking…
McGrory & Daly named on Ireland team for European Games
Tir Chonaill Athletic Club’s Kelly McGrory has been named on the Ireland team for this month’s European Games. McGrory and Somer Lecky of Finn Valley AC will compete in Chorzow, Poland, next week. McGrory will compete in the 400m hurdles and the women’s 4x4000m relay while Lecky will take part…
Eddie Henry from Teeling Vets takes your pet related questions
Eddie Henry joined John Lynch on today’s edition of North West Today where there were many questions from our listeners directly linked to the recent warm spell of weather and how it may be impacting animals and pets. In the following podcast we discuss how a number of dogs…
Parents of leaving cert students unhappy with the way maths paper was set
The Leaving Cert examinations for 2023 have been running over the past week. On Friday, many second-level students sitting the Leaving Cert departed exam halls in tears after the Higher Level Maths Paper One proved to be one of the most difficult papers in years. The way the…
Students Union warn that there is a major accommodation crisis facing Sligo Students
The 2022-23 College year may just have ended, however accommodation in Sligo for the 2023-24 year will be at a premium after it’s emerged that Benbulben Court and Milligan Court will no longer be providing accommodation for students at the ATU. The Students Union have expressed their disappointment. …
Seven arrests in major operation in Mayo
Seven men have been arrested during a major operation targeting organised crime in Mayo and Galway. 85 gardaí were involved in the operation this morning – including the Armed Support and Air Support Units. A number of properties were searched in Ballinrobe in Mayo and in the Ballybane…