Hopes dereliction in Bundoran will be tackled in County Development Plan
There are hopes that the issue of dereliction in Bundoran will be tackled as part of the County Development Plan 2024-2030. Donegal County Council has prepared a draft of the plan, which sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Donegal. It includes…
St Molaise Gaels object to Sligo league final line-up
St Molaise Gaels have lodged an objection to Connacht GAA over Sligo GAA’s determination process in selecting the finalists for this Friday’s Furey’s Coaches senior football league division 1 final. The north Sligo club were one of three teams, along with St Mary’s and Shamrock Gaels, who finished joint top…
Backlash over Sligo accommodation debacle catalyst for new Government protocol
The backlash that the Government received from the student accommodation debacle in Sligo is thought to be the catalyst for a new protocol. Tensions arose between the Department of Integration and the Department of Further and Higher Education this summer over a proposal to house refugees in Milligan Court…
Climate Camp begins in Manorhamilton
A five-day gathering of climate campaigners gets underway in north Leitrim today. Slí Eile is the main group behind the second climate camp in Ireland since 2010, at Pollboy near Manorhamilton. The camp was previously held in Tarbert in county Kerry. This year’s camp will look to…
Agreement reached to ensure student accommodation won’t be used to house refugees
An agreement has been reached to ensure student accommodation won’t be used to house refugees. There had been tension within government after it emerged in-demand student housing in Sligo was to be used for those fleeing the war in Ukraine, leaving many students without a place to live for…
Funeral details announced for Garda Deirdre Finn
The funeral details have been released for Detective Garda Deirdre Finn who lost her life in a boat fire in Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim on Monday. Ms Finn, a highly respected and experienced detective, died after a blaze broke out on the boat. Her funeral will take place on…
Over 90 events planned in Donegal for Heritage Week
Over 90 events are planned in Donegal as National Heritage Week gets underway in the coming days. This year’s theme is Living Heritage with people invited to explore the traditions, practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down through generations. The County Donegal Heritage Office says there…