Three Gardai praised for bravery during near drowning incident in Donegal
Three Gardai have been praised for their bravery during a near drowning incident in Donegal. The three rescued a young man from the waters in Buncrana. Shortly after 3am on Sunday, September 17th Gardaí on overnight duty when they received a call from a young woman in distress.…
Calls for regulation on ATMs to avoid further charges for users
Those that continue to trade in cash could be facing additional charges from January unless tighter regulation is used to control ATMs at the disposal of independent operators. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor has issued the warning ahead of the possible introduction of such charges in January of next year.…
HSE’s move to tackle hospital overcrowding welcomed
The HSE’s move to tackle overcrowding by leaning on private hospitals has been described as a positive step by a local TD. Independent TD Marian Harkin was pleased to see that the HSE are formalising arrangements regarding private y hospital support through public tender. However, there are doubts over the…
Man charged in connection with Bundoran hit and run
Gardaí have charged a man in relation to a hit and run incident in Bundoran over the weekend. Nine-year-old Ronan Wilson, from Co. Tyrone, was killed when he was struck by a car that failed to remain at the scene after 9pm on Saturday. The man, in his twenties, will…
No fish in Killybegs prompts closure of popular local fish shop
The scarcity of fish in Killybegs, one of the country’s busiest fishing ports, is one of the reasons for the closure of local fish shop, Atlantic Treasures. Brendan Byrne of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association says what’s happening is a direct result of bad fishing deals for Ireland…
Family of the late John Mullaney astounded at support from local community
The family of the late John Mullaney of O’Connell Street in Sligo has thanked the people of Sligo for their messages of support and sympathy on his recent passing. John’s nephew, John Mullaney, who worked with him in Mullaney Travel, says the family were astounded at the reception he was…
Garda dog on its way to Donegal
Gardaí in Donegal will be allocated a special dog unit before the end of the year. Confirmation of the decision was announced at last week’s meeting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee. It’s understood that only one dog will be heading to Donegal for the time being. But speaking to…