‘Cons outweigh the pros’ with Airbnb in North West
The cons outweigh the pros when it comes to Airbnb in the North West. That’s according to Donegal Independent Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig who was reacting to a new report which claims that Airbnb has generated millions to the economy in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal while also supporting…
Increasing Garda age limit “smacks of desperation”
Increasing the Garda age limit “smacks of desperation”, according to a former Donegal Sergeant. The government is considering extending the limit, which could see people aged 45 or 50 becoming Garda recruits. At the moment, the upper age limit is 35, but the Irish Independent reports ‘radical fresh…
Killybegs Coast Guard tow stranded yacht to safety
Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked yesterday to assist a broken down yacht in Donegal Bay. The alarm was raised shortly before 4pm. Killybegs Coast Guard rib took the yacht under tow and safely back into Killybegs Harbour.
Updated: Frank Feighan confirms he will seek Fine Gael nomination despite changes to election areas
Changes to Dáil constituencies have been announced this morning. The Electoral Commission earlier delivered its report on the redrawing of election areas. The Electoral Commission has recommended that the number of TDs for the next Dáil be increased to 174, up from 160. Locally South Donegal will…
Local representatives of Hospitality sector seeking late VAT reprieve
There are hopes that the Government may meet the hospitality sector halfway as it relates to the impending hike to the VAT rate. The rate is set to return to 13.5% from midnight tonight following several extensions of the lower 9%. There are ongoing fears that businesses in…
Boundaries Commission report to be published this morning
TD’s across the North West will be awaiting with interest the publication of the Boundaries Commission report this morning. Of particular interest in this region will be the counties of Donegal and Leitrim. Calls have been made for Donegal to be united ahead to next general election with…
Search for missing Donegal man stood down following recovery of a body in Scotland
The search for a missing Donegal man has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Scotland. Gardaí confirmed that following the recovery of a body at the port of Cairnryan, at the beginning of July and confirmed DNA analysis by the Scottish Police, the missing…