More pub closures inevitable warns publican unless Government acts
Almost 2,000 Irish pubs closed since 2005 – and it’ll get worse unless the Government acts on reducing alcohol excise duty. Regional publican Joe Sheridan has been outlining what so many closures have happened and why the industry is under pressure
Charity hits out at those behind rubbish dumped outside their store
A Donegal charity has hit out at those behind dumping rubbish outside their store in Donegal Town. Animals in Need Donegal took to social media this week to highlight the issue. The charity currently has a unit outside the store for dropping off donations out of hours and…
Donegal has most expensive straw bales in Ireland
Farmers in Donegal can expect to pay the highest prices in Ireland this season for a 4×4 straw bale. Researchers from the Farming Independent were quoted between €17-€25 for the bales, varying by quality and the location in the country. The cheapest straw was to be found in…
Woman who died in Swinford crash to be laid to rest tomorrow
The woman who died in a crash near Swinford earlier this week will be laid to rest tomorrow. 78 year old Margaret Conway from Tourmakeady died when the car she was travelling in collided with another vehicle on the N5, on Monday. The male driver of the car…
Sligo University Hospital one of most overcrowded in country
Sligo University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today. 31 people were awaiting admission there this morning making it the fourth most overcrowded nationwide. There were 14 waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally there were 447 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
Shrinking fleet of Navy ships a worry for Ireland
A Donegal TD says reports that only two Naval ships are being left in operation to patrol the waters around Ireland is worrying for our fishing fleet and cruise ships visiting Ireland. Crew shortages have led to the other two vessels being withdrawn from service, meaning Ireland will have the…
North West childcare services awarded funding under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme
A number of childcare services in the North West are to be awarded funding under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme. The grants are being provided to help services to increase their energy efficiency. Four Donegal childcare services have been awarded grants under the scheme. The projects in Donegal…