Planned cycleway for south Donegal moves to next stage
It’s thought that a planned cycleway for south Donegal will be the first of its kind in the country. The proposed development, measuring approximately 4.5km, will link Bundoran to Ballyshannon under the active travel scheme. The new facility seeks to provide a safe, high quality infrastructure that is…
Cordon remains in place at Donegal construction site
A cordon remains in place at a construction site in Donegal after the alarm was raised over exposed wires yesterday. The services of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were requested to attend the scene. Gardai received a report of exposed wires at the site on Convent Road…
Cowen to run for EU Parliament in Midlands North West constituency
Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen has confirmed he will run for the European Parliament in the next election. If elected, the Laois-Offaly TD would bring an end to five decades of Cowens’ representing their local area in the Dail. The Independent reports the former Agriculture Minister confirmed to…
Volunteers wanted for work at Leitrim nursing unit
The Leitrim Volunteer Centre has launched an appeal for upcoming work at the local nursing unit at Arus Breffni in Manorhamilton. Volunteers will be required to undertake some painting to brighten up the area and they are also asking anyone with an interest in Art or a creative mind…
Prisoner escapes police custody in Enniskillen
A prisoner has escaped police custody in Enniskillen. Police are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of Duane Farry. Mr Farry absconded from police custody shortly before 7pm yesterday evening while being dealt with for a medical issue. In a statement Inspector Brown said that…
Sligo’s Budget won’t fully service County – Clarke
Budget 2024 for Sligo has been described as a mixed bag and a funding package that will not be able to fully service the county. The Budget, passed yesterday, will see a total expenditure of €76.5 million for 2024 – an increase of €2.8m on last year. Roads…
Cllr gets abuse over stance on arrival of refugees to Dromahair
A north Leitrim Councillor has confirmed that she has received abuse after attending an event in Dromahair last week which highlighted concerns local residents in relation to the arrival of refugees in the village. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan was one of a number of elected representatives that attended…