Shock collar ban welcomed locally
The Donegal-based Minister for Agriculture has announced plans to ban the use of hand-held remote controlled shock collars on dogs and cats. Minister Charlie McConalogue confirmed this won’t affect owners who already use one, but aims to protect future puppies. Similar moves have been made in other EU countries, as…
Enniskillen RNLI tasked to rescue two people
Enniskillen RNLI were tasked to come to the aid of two people after their boat ran aground near Belleek yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 2.30pm. The inshore lifeboat was launched following a request by the Belfast coastguard. The crew assessed the situation before lifeboat assisting those onboard to…
Donegal GAA podcast 08/05/2024 – Ulster final preview
It’s Ulster final week – and Paddy McGill sets up Sunday’s Ulster SFC final between Donegal and Armagh, in the company of two neutrals: Malachy O’Rourke and Kyle Coney.
Late penalty denies Sligo minors ‘A’ final place
Sligo LGFA minor gaelic footballers were denied a place in this year’s Connacht minor ‘A’ championship final after conceded a penalty deep in added time, which Roscommon converted, to win by two points in Boyle, on a final scoreline of 4-4 to 0-14. Three Roscommon goals in three first-half minutes…
In The Garden with Liam Feeney
This week’s edition of In The Garden with Liam Feeney of Feeney’s Garden Centre
Payment to mica-affected homeowners still on ice
It remains to be seen when payments will be paid to all homeowners in Donegal to recover from costs incurred because of mica. Earlier this year, it emerged that only 43 homeowners in the county had received full payment for remediation works for the first three years of the…
Hybrid working could boost local and rural economies – Cowen
Sticking to a hybrid working model could be beneficial to local and rural businesses. That’s the view Fianna Fail Midlands North West Election candidate, Barry Cowen, who says local economies are reaping the benefits of people working from home. It’s thought that restaurants and cafes in particular have noticed a…