Derek Fox’s Grand National winner Corach Rambler retires
Corach Rambler, the horse ridden to victory in the 2023 Aintree Grand National by Sligo jockey Derek Fox, has been retired. The announcement was made on Thursday evening by the horse’s Scottish trainer Lucinda Russell. The 10-year-old finished third in this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup and was among the favourites…
Donegal GAA podcast 16/05/2024 – next score wins
Paddy McGilll is joined by Ardara senior manager & Donegal county U20 selector Damien Devaney – and the Donegal Democrat’s Alan Foley as the dust finally settles on last Sunday’s dramatic Ulster football final shootout win over Armagh.
Concerns raised over motorists speeding through Dromahair
Frustration is said to be building in Dromahair over the speed some motorists are travelling at. The main thoroughfare of the village is on the R288 and while there is a 50km/h speed limit in place, it’s reported that a number of motorists continue to disobey the signage. …
HSE figures show improved health outcomes in North West
The HSE has revealed that Community Care in the West and North West has improved the health outcomes and experiences for patients. New 2023 figures indicate significant improvements in long waiting times and outpatient appointments as well as a high number of patients seen in the community rather than…
No line extension to Sligo as Western Rail Corridor discussed at length in Dáil
The Western Rail corridor has been at the centre of discussions in the Dáil this morning. Sligo Leitrim TDs Marian Harkin and Martin Kenny have been enquiring about the reopening of the line from Collooney to Claremorris. There has been some debate on the issue as it is felt that…
Ocean FM records significant increase in listenership figures
Ocean FM has recorded a significant increase in listenership in the past year, according to the latest national radio listenership survey. The JNLR MRBI survey published today indicates that Ocean’s weekly reach audience figure has climbed by 8% since May, 2023, and now stands at 58% – it means…
Speaker threatens to suspend Dáil due to Donegal TD
A Donegal TD was accused of “strategic heckling” in the Dáil today during a debate on the housing crisis. The Ceann Comhairle directed the claim at Sinn Féin Deputy Pearse Doherty, who interrupted Tánaiste Micheal Martin. Deputy Doherty insisted that Tánaiste Martin had not answered his question regarding…