Donegal minors lose Ulster semi-final
There was disappointment for Donegal minor gaelic footballers in Saturday’s Ulster minor football semi-final in Ballyshannon, as Armagh emerged victorious at Fr Tierney Park on a final scoreline of 2-8 to 1-7. Saturday’s Ulster MFC semi-final results Donegal 1-7 Armagh 2-8 Derry 2-14 Tyrone 1-10
Gardaí launch appeal over Sligo graffiti
A Garda investigation has been launched after graffiti was daubed on a number of areas at the site of the old swimming pool in Sligo town. The graffiti was sprayed on a number of seats as well as a sign for a deer park. The incident is believed…
Rise in commencement notices in Sligo & Donegal, fall in Leitrim
Counties Sligo and Donegal each recorded exponential increases in the number of home commencements issued in the first four months of this year. From January to April, there were 530 received by the local authority in Donegal, up from a total of 90 during the same period in 2023.…
Minister urged to address ACRES payment delays
It remains to be seen when north west farmers will be fully compensated for their environmental work. To date, many farmers have only received interim payments instead of full the amounts promised under the ACRES agreement. The initial agreement, signed by Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture. Charlie…
Public warned of cold water temperatures
Members of the public across the north west are being warned that water temperatures are still cold. The warning comes as the RNLI have issued a water safety appeal as many are returning to the water ahead of the summer months. The organisation are asking people to take…
Police investigating Enniskillen hit and run
Police are investigating a hit and run collision in Enniskillen on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened within the vicinity of Belmore Street at approximately 1.30pm. A silver Vauxhall Insignia was struck by a large dark-coloured vehicle. The incident caused minor damage. Any road users or anyone with any information is…
Leitrim Gardaí warn drivers of defective tyres
Gardaí in Leitrim have issued a warning after a number of vehicles were found to have defective tyres. The Roads Safety Authority examined a number of vehicles during checkpoints in recent days and several drivers were issued with tickets for excessively worn tyres. During the checks, a van was stopped…