Local businesses hit out at poor organisation of Gran Fondo
The owner of a local restaurant has hit out at the poor organisation of the Gran Fondo. The international cycling event took place in Sligo over the weekend, which led to a number of road closures right across the county. However, participants and local businesses alike were left frustrated as…
Uisce Eireann under pressure to upgrade pipes serving Bundoran
Uisce Eireann is under pressure to upgrade the pipes serving the wider Bundoran area. It’s after a major burst hit the area this morning, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without water. The line also serves premises in parts of Ballyshannon. Repair works are complete this lunchtime…
Tributes paid to man who died on Benbulben
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a hiking tragedy on Benbulben last night. A major emergency operation was launched at around 10pm, including Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue, Rescue 118, Gardai and the coastguard. The victim, who was in his 40s, died after falling on Benbulben walk…
Emergency services attending N4 crash in Sligo
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the N4 dual carriageway in Sligo. The incident occurred at the S1 junction for Ballisodare and Strandhill. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, but no injuries have been reported. Traffic restrictions are in place, with the road currently…
Thousands in Donegal still served by ‘at risk’ water supply
It’s emerged that a number of homes and businesses in Donegal are still being served by an ‘at risk’ water supply. That’s according to the EPA’s latest report into public drinking water supplies which was published today. Three of the county’s systems remaining on the authority’s remedial action…
Over €1.3m paid out in Donegal under Vacant Property Scheme
Donegal County Council has confirmed that over €1.3m in grant payments have been paid out in Donegal under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme. It represents 28 homes being brought back into use. Since the Scheme opened in July 2022, 772 applications have been received to refurbish vacant…
Two Donegal players in Ireland squad for Euro qualifiers
Donegal duo Amber Barrett and Tyler Toland have both been named in the Ireland women’s soccer squad today for upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers against England and France. Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for the trip to Carrow Road to face European champions England on Friday, July…