Speculation building regarding potential political party for rural Ireland
There is growing speculation today that elected representatives from the North West could be headhunted to join a new a new political party to represent rural Ireland. Roscommon East Galway Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is believed to be the driving force behind the formation of the proposed party. Deputy Fitzmaurice claims…
Sligo-Leitrim reach Gaynor Cup semi-final
Sligo-Leitrim under-14 soccer team’s marvellous run in the Gaynor Cup in Limerick continued on Thursday morning when they beat Dublin’s Metropolitan League North in their delayed quarter-final 1-0. Amber Gray Harrigan was Sligo-Leitrim’s matchwinner once again. The game, which kicked off Wednesday evening, was suspended until Thursday morning following a…
Significant funding announced for Sligo community groups
Almost 309,000 euro has been announced in funding for more than 120 community groups in Sligo. The announcement was made by Junior Minister for Community Development, Intergration and Charities, Joe O’Brien at the launch of the County Sligo Local Economic and Community Plan. The 308,500 is to be shared between…
Agriculture Minister orders national fodder survey as drought conditions starts to impact farms
The Minister for Agriculture Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has ordered a national fodder survey. The move comes as drought conditions begin to impact on farms in the north west and throughout the country. Met Éireann has confirmed that such widespread and prolonged dry conditions have not…
Donegal edge Sligo in All-Ireland Masters Championship
Donegal scored a narrow 0-12 to 0-9 victory over Sligo in Wednesday evening’s All-Ireland football masters championship game played at Gerald Gallagher Memorial Park in Mountcharles. This was Donegal’s third game of the championship. To date, they’ve won two and lost one. Donegal are going for a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland…
Donegal Club Championship Draws being made this evening
The draws for the 2023 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure adult club football championships will be made this Thursday evening (June 8th) in the Villa Rose, Ballybofey, at 7pm. Team managers and club committee members are welcome to attend the draw, which will be broadcast live on Highland Radio. Details…
Mike Pence launches US Presidential campaign
Former US vice-president Mike Pence has launched his campaign to be elected as the next US President. During his launch The Republican accused former President Donal Trump of being unfaithful to the US constitution and of abandoning conservative values. The move pits him against his two-time running…