Donegal TD describes cuts to fisheries budget as ‘shocking’
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, has described the cuts to the fisheries Budget for next year as “shocking”. Sinn Fein claim that the budget allocation to fisheries and seafood for 2024 is almost half of the allocation for 2023. Donegal TD Pádraig Mac…
Concern over current state of water supply in North Sligo
Residents in North Sligo are expressing concerns about the current state of the area’s water supply. It’s after a strong the discolouration has been noted in the water. Meanwhile, a burst in the Grange area caused disruption in supply last week. Residents have been forced to buy…
Local schools get funding for green projects from Donegal Town Credit Union
A number of primary schools in the south Donegal area are set to receive funding from Donegal Town Credit Union for green projects. The money will go towards the likes of high vis jackets for walk to school schemes to planting pollinator gardens in their yard. Our next…
Donegal councillor warns that local businesses will go under without supports
There’s a warning that small businesses in the North West will be ‘crucified’ unless targeted supports are put in place by the Government. The measures announced in Budget 2024 have been deemed insufficient to help rural business owners in the region. Cllr Niamh Kennedy is adamant that with…
Enhanced Bus Services for Sligo Town and County
Sligo town and county look set to benefit from additional bus services. The S3 route in Sligo looks to finally be launched. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Maugheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road are…
Budget fails to support to north west schools
The budget has failed to address the big issues facing education in the north west. That’s according to ASTI General Secretary, and former Sligo secondary school teacher, Kieran Christie. The association has previously called on the department of education to make urgent investment. These include in class size, teacher shortages…
Public urged not to report crimes on social media
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to avoid reporting crimes to its social media page. In a post on social media, Gardaí say the organisation’s Garda Síochána Donegal Facebook page is not monitored 24/7. In the case of an emergency, the public are advised to contact 999 or…