Large vote of no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris expected
The Donegal based President of the GRA is expecting a big turn out at this mornings ballot on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. An overwhelming number of Gardai are expected to carry a vote of no confidence in the Commissioner Drew Harris today. A result is expected to be…
Relief as review of T-Junction in Collooney to take place
Residents in Collooney and the surrounding area can breathe a sigh of relief following confirmation that a review is to take place of recent work carried out at the T-junction at Barrack Road. As part of a one million euro active travel upgrade, the junction has been narrowed which…
Investigation continuing into theft of caravan in Donegal
An investigation is continuing into the theft of a caravan in Donegal. It was stolen from the rear of a house in the Buncrana area between 7.30 on Thursday and 8.30 on Friday evening last. The caravan in question is an Adria Adora 532 and it is white…
Lengthy backlog in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in Donegal
There’s said to be a significant backlog on applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in south Donegal. Homeowners can get up to €50,000 to renovate a vacant property and up to €70,000 if the property is derelict. However, people must do the work and spend the money in the…
Timeline imminent for one-way system in Donegal Town
A timeline for planned works on a one way system for Donegal Town is expected in the coming days. A meeting is due to be held this week with a view towards notifying the general public on a schedule of works thereafter. The plans include introducing a One-Way System onto…
Leitrim native to contest IFA Connacht Chairperson election
A Leitrim native is one of two candidates that will contest the IFA’s upcoming Connacht Chairperson election. James Gallagher, a former Leitrim IFA Chairperson is one of two candidates for the role. Mr Gallagher, who is a member of the association’s Rural Development Committee will go up against Mayo’s Brendan…
Over 400 licensed taxi drivers in north west
Taxi drivers say they are being driven from the industry as they can’t afford to keep their cars on the road. A recent NTA study found that there are 19,500 licensed taxis in Ireland, down from almost 22,000 a decade ago. There are over 400 licenced taxi drivers in counties…