Donegal Cllr hopes extended hours for pubs to be introduced soon
The Secretary of Donegal Vintners’ Branch has reiterated the importance of extending opening hours to the industry. Concerns have been raised as though the new laws have long been planned, there is no immediate end in sight. The new rules propose that nightclubs can stay open until 6am,…
Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal to share €5m for Housing Adaptation Grants
Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are to share €5m for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older people and Disabled People. Donegal is set to get the biggest share at €3.4 following by Sligo at €1.6m while Leitrim is getting €1m. The grants assist the people in the region with…
Still a lot of dissatisfaction among frontline Gardai – O’Connor
There’s still a lot of wide-ranging issues and dissatisfaction among frontline Gardai over the direction the organisation is going. That’s according to Donegal GRA Representative Brendan O’Connor, who has been reacting to this week’s developments that rank and file Gardaí have backed a new roster by an overwhelming majority.…
Government urged to extend support programme for North West medical students
There are calls on the Government to expand a new initiative supporting medical students that would benefit students from Donegal and across the North West. There’s said to be many young people in the region Donegal who go on to study in the North, given its close proximity to…
Petition launched in Donegal Town over one way system works
A petition, calling on works to halt on the new one way system in Donegal Town, has been launched. The petition, which has already garnered almost 160 signatures, is asking Donegal County Council to stop works until local concerns are heard. In response to the introduction of Donegal…
New poll shows collapse of Sinn Fein vote among farmers
A new poll out this morning shows Sinn Fein’s vote has collapsed among farmers. The Irish Farmers’ Journal says support for Sinn Fein continues to plummet, while support is on the rise for fledgling party ‘Independent Ireland’ and the country’s independent candidates. The poll also shows that support…
Local Election Candidate due in Sligo court today
A local election candidate is due in court today charged with causing criminal damage to a house in Enniscrone. The Irish Freedom Party candidate James Conway was arrested following the incident on Saturday, April 27th. Mr. Conway, who is among the field in the Ballymote-Tubbercurry electoral area was…