Donegal TD puts forward solutions to address the shortage of care workers
As issues continue over the lack of home care workers, one Donegal TD is calling for carers to be allocated increased hours and be paid at least the living wage. Deputy Thomas Pringle believes the lack of contracted hours and inadequate pay is deterring people away from the profession.…
Possibility of an extra MEP for the Midlands North West Region
It’s becoming increasingly likely that the Midlands North West constituency will be allocated an extra seat for the upcoming European elections. Parties have made submissions to the Electoral Commission on the issue, and the decision is set to be finalised following the publication of the commission’s constituency review later…
GAA hurling revamp proposes to exclude Leitrim from national league
The GAA’s proposals to revamp the structure of the National Hurling League from 2025 could see Leitrim being one of five lower tier counties to be excluded from the competition. Croke Park’s Central Competitions Control Committee is recommending that any county with fewer than five adult hurling teams should compete…
Sligo’s Laura McGuinn plays for Ireland at World Deaf Futsal Championships
Sligo’s Laura McGuinn is part o 13-strong Republic of Ireland squad competing at the World Deaf Futsal Championships in Brazil. The Futsal or ‘indoor soccer’ World Championships take place in San Paulo from November 10th to 19th. Laura, who’s 23 years of age, has had hearing difficulties her entire life.…
Dramatic scenes in Enniskillen following high speed car chase
Four people, suspected of shoplifting in Omagh, have been arrested following a dramatic incident in Enniskillen. The suspects are currently in police custody following a high speed chase in the town yesterday afternoon. Crews from District Support Team and Local Policing Teams in Omagh and Enniskillen worked together…
Improvements to Lough Melvin take a step closer
Issues surrounding Lough Melvin could be eradicated sooner rather than later following the publication of a comprehensive report. The report highlights effective methods to safeguard the water quality there. Paul Johnston Associates, a leading fisheries consultancy specialising in fisheries conservation and freshwater ecology has published the report. …
Almost 800 new homes completed across Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal since January
There have been almost 800 new homes built across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal since the start of the year. New figures released today by the Central Statistics Office represent a record number of completed homes across the three counties since records began. Donegal has the highest number of…