Importance of cash to Irish society highlighted
A Midlands-North West MEP has voiced their backing for the use of cash in Irish society going forward. A recent publication of the submissions made to the Government’s National Payments Strategy consultation shows that public support for cash is strong. Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus highlighted that the use of…
Donegal among counties hosting the most Ukrainian refugees
New figures released have shown that Donegal is among the counties currently hosting the most Ukrainians. While Leitrim is one of the counties hosting the least amount of international protection applicants. According to figures published in the Irish Independent, Donegal is currently home to the second highest amount of Ukrainians…
Sligo Rovers 1 St Patrick’s Athletic 0
Sligo Rovers secured a timely win in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on bank-holiday Monday with a 1-0 win against St Patrick’s Athletic at the Showgrounds. Ellis Chapman scored the all-important goal on 23 minutes in front a crowd of 2548 spectators, firing a crisp left-footed shot to the…
Kilcar win Donegal Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta
Kilcar won the Donegal Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta on bank-holiday Monday with a 0-12 to 0-10 win against Gweedore in the final in Falcarragh. It’s the Towney club’s 10th senior county Comórtas title. Michael Hegarty’s side beat the hosts Cloughaneely by a point in Sunday’s semi-final (1-13 to 1-12) –…
Bishop of Elphin speaks in support of Pro Life campaign
Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, spoke in support of the Pro Life campaign before the “March For Life” in Dublin. Bishop Doran argued against the acts of abortion and euthanasia, and encouraged others to continue to support religious values. He said, “Nothing – no law, no public policy…
Traffic delays following incident near Collooney roundabout
UPDATE: Road is back to operating as usual. Motorists are still encouraged to drive with caution. There are reported traffic delays at the Collooney roundabout following a traffic incident. Delays are expected heading southbound. More to follow
Refugee and IP figures released for the North West
Figures have been released by Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman, showing how many Ukrainian refugees and International Protection applicants have been relocated to Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal. The results showed that 3,956 Ukrainian refugees have been placed in Donegal, ranking it the 2nd highest in Ireland, with 1,493 placed in…