Minister Harris signs order incorporating St Angela’s College into ATU
It’s been confirmed that the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has signed the Statutory Order to allow St. Angela’s College, Sligo to become part of the Atlantic Technological University. The incorporation is effective from 1 November 2023. It has been described as another landmark moment…
Fears Commissioner will proceed with new policing model for North West
There are genuine fears that the Garda Commissioner will proceed with a new policing plan for the North West, despite the vast amount of concerns at a local level. Drew Harris was in Donegal in recent months where complaints were aired about staffing, response times, the provision of Garda…
Tommie Gorman to deliver Michael Collins oration at Béal na Bláth
The Former RTÉ northern editor and north west regional correspondent, Tommie Gorman will deliver this year’s oration at Béal na Bláth to mark the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins in the Civil War. Chairman of the Michael Collins Commemoration Committee, Cllr Garret Kelleher has confirmed…
Michael Murphy rules himself out of Donegal job
Donegal’s All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy has ruled himself out of the running to be the county’s next senior football manager, citing his lack of experience. He also told reporters on Wednesday that he’d be unlikely to get involved in any backroom team as Donegal look to avoid a repeat…
Sligo reach All-Ireland U16 final
Sligo girls under-16 gaelic footballers are through to an All-Ireland ‘B’ championship final following Wednesday evening’s 4-7 to 1-14 win over Armagh at Templeport in county Cavan. Four first-half goals proved key for Gerard Mullaney’s side although they had to withstand a spirited second-half comeback from the Orchard County girls…
Donegal TD has sympathy for local Hotels that are suffering due of the actions of their colleges in Dublin
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says his party have yet to decide whether they will support a move by the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation to have the hospitality VAT kept at 9% The rate is due to increase to 13.5% and Paul Diver the chairperson of…
Man arrested after testing positive for cocaine while driving
Gardai in Sligo have arrested a man that tested positive for cocaine while driving. The man was arrested after being stopped by the Sligo Roads Policing Unit who were conducting speed checks on the N4. The vehicle he was driving was travelling at 177km/h in 100km/h zone. …