Sligo TD fears the most vulnerable will suffer most from health cuts
A Sligo Leitrim TD will raise concerns in relation to the health budget later in the Dáil. It’s being reported that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was refused additional funding for cancer services, maternity strategies and new drugs in budget negotiations. It’s claimed that Minister Donnelly also…
Judge asked for photos of murdered men ‘to see beyond the death and destruction’
There were emotional and at times, hard to listen-to exchanges at yesterday’s sentencing hearing of Yousef Palani for two murders and one assault – Niall Delaney was in court for the day, and says even the Judge found it emotional, after requesting photos of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee ‘to…
Large number of perfumes stolen from Bundoran pharmacy
A large number of expensive perfumes have been stolen from a pharmacy in Bundoran. It’s estimated that the contents stolen were worth two thousand three hundred euro in value. Staff made the discovery on last Thursday October 19th – a shelf in the store had been completely cleared…
Vandalism caused to stones on Queen Maeve’s cairn
A week after vandalism caused to the ancient tomb at Carrowkeel in County Sligo, damage has now also been caused to stones on the historic Queen Maeve cairn on Knocknarea. Once again, it takes the forming of scratchings on the historic stones, as local resident Peigin Doyle outlines
Acres Lake Jetty closed until mid December
The popular jetty at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo is set to be closed until the middle of December. The Closure was confirmed by Waterways Ireland. The popular Leitrim facility is expected to re-open on Friday December 15th after planned maintenance works to the timber access jetty will be…
Ryanair announce winter flights from Ireland West Airport
Ryanair has launched its winter 2023/24 for Ireland West Airport Knock. Ryanair will operate 10 routes, including new weekly winter services to both Lanzarote and Tenerife. This winter will also see the continuation of the airport’s hugely popular weekly service to Malaga. The airline will also operate…
Investigation continuing into attempted theft & vandalism incident in Donegal
An investigation is continuing into an attempted theft and a vandalism incident in west Donegal. Over the course of the weekend, an attempt was made to steal a boat engine at Portnablagh Pier while a memorial bench was also significantly damaged in the area. It’s not yet known…