Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan nominated for Donegal GAA Chair
Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan is one of three nominations to be the next Chairperson of Donegal GAA. The county board has published the list of officer nominations for next month’s Annual Convention. Coughlan and her fellow St Naul’s club colleague Cieran Kelly, along with Four Masters Sean Dunnion (who’s been…
Leitrim & Donegal schools to benefit from solar panels scheme
Schools across Leitrim and Donegal are set to be fully funded to install up to 16 solar panels on their roof, under a new government scheme. It is estimated that such a system could save a school in the region of €1,200-€1,600 every year on their energy bills. …
Dromahair residents concerned about impending arrival of refugees
Residents of Dromahair turned out in large numbers last night to express concern about the imminent arrival of refugees into the village. Up to 155 refugees, including a mix of families and single men, will be housed in the newly-refurbished Abbey Manor hotel in the coming weeks. Reporter John Lynch…
Wide range of cost-effective measures announced for third-level students today
Third level students across the North West are set to benefit from new cost-effective measures announced by the Department of Higher Education today. Among the measures are increases to the Student Assistance Allocation fund, as well as a reduction in undergraduate fees. Up to 17 million euro has been made…
Local FORSA school secretary welcome new pay and conditions
A North West school secretary and Forsa member says changes to their pay and conditions is a welcome development and a starting point in helping create a workplace environment whey they feel valued for their contribution to school life. The Department of Education is to back pay some 3…
Concern over unsightly social housing estates in Sligo
Serious concern has been raised over a lack of maintenance and upkeep in a number of social housing estates in Sligo. Some of the houses are said to be deteriorating at a rapid rate while general maintenance like fencing and roadways are being neglected. Independent Cllr Michael Clarke…
Appeal over crash in Grange
An investigation is continuing into a crash in Grange. The two vehicle collision happened at Castlegar between 2.50pm and 3.10pm yesterday. There were no reports of any injuries. Gardai are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to make this available to them.…