Donegal teenager located safe and well
A teenager who had been missing in Donegal has been located safe and well. Stephen Boyle, who was 15 years of age, had been missing from Magherabeg since April 17th. Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance on the matter.
Start of cruise season in Killybegs kicks off tomorrow
The start of the cruise season in Killybegs is set to kick off tomorrow. The first ship of an estimated 25 such liners to visit the town this summer will pull into port tomorrow. The Seabourne Venture is set to dock in the Donegal coastal harbour town at…
Concerning lack of progress regarding diabetes care in LUH
Little to no progress has been made on the ongoing situation regarding diabetes care in Letterkenny University Hospital. Currently, 387 people are currently awaiting a review appointment, with 112 of those waiting for as long as two years. It’s understood that the delays are down to a lack of staffing…
Dail hears North West Hospice funds could be impacted by Gambling Bill
The Dail has heard that vital funds for the North West Hospice in Sligo could be impacted if the Government presses ahead with a new Gambling Bill. The proposed legislation may threaten on-air bingo games and advertising for certain fundraisers. A proposed ban on betting advertising between 5.30am…
Dromahair: Council could face hefty bill in wake of High Court decision
Leitrim County Council could be facing a six figure bill for legal costs after its failed High Court action to prevent the former Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair from being used to house international protection applicants. It is expected that applicants, believed to be families, will move to the…
New tenants in North West facing higher rental prices
New tenants in the North West are facing higher rental prices. According to the latest data released today by the Residential Tenancies Board, Sligo came in above the threshold of €1000 for new tenancies at €1,113 while Leitrim had the lowest average rent for new tenancies at €907. …
Outrage in Sligo after section of N17 omitted from speed camera rollout
There’s outrage in south Sligo after a large section of the N17 was omitted from a speed safety camera rollout. Gardai have confirmed that nine static speed safety cameras are to be installed on routes across the country with aim of them being fully operational by the end of…