Firefighters to pause strike following late-night talks
It’s understood that retained firefighters are set to suspend their strike action, following late-night talks last night. Among the conditions agreed are commitments to increase the guaranteed pay, as well as assurances on the firefighter’s fixed retainer payments. The process has been described as slow and painful, and Siptu will…
Contract offer made for Collooney Post Office
It has been confirmed that a contract has been offered for the continuation of postal services in Collooney. In May, the current postmistress confirmed her intentions to retire from her position after ten years in the role. However, following a review by An Post, the service looks set to now…
“It’s a good day for Donegal” – Reaction as Donegal to become standalone Garda Division
The vice-chair of the Donegal Joint-Policing Committee has said the fact that Donegal will be a stand-alone Garda division going forward marks “a good day for Donegal”. It’s in response to the news that Donegal will not be amalgamated into a division with Sligo and Leitrim as originally planned. The…
New York’s participation in Connacht Championship assured for three more years
New York’s participation in the Connacht senior football championship is assured for the next three years at least after confirmation from Connacht GAA that Mayo will travel to the Big Apple for their Connacht championship opener next April – and that the current rota of travel will continue for Galway…
Tributes paid to Bundoran native Bishop Liam MacDaid
Tributes have been paid to Bishop Liam MacDaid, Bishop-Emeritus of Clogher. Bishop MacDaid was Bishop of Clogher from 2010 until his retirement on health grounds in October 2016. A native of Bundoran, Bishop MacDaid was previously the President of St Macartan’s College in Monaghan and Administrator of the Parish of…
Uprooting of forestry trees defended by Save Leitrim member
A member of the Save Leitrim group has defended the actions of climate campaigners in uprooting sitka spruce trees on a Coillte plantation in the county. Brian Smyth believes the move was justified considering the overriding issue of how blanket afforestation is affecting Leitrim
Poor Clare Sisters appeal to young women to consider joining community
The Poor Clare Sisters, an enclosed comtemplative community, are appealing to young women in the region to consider joining their community. They have a monastery in Drumshanbo. Vocations Director Sr Faustina explains more about the life