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…
Hoteliers and restauranteurs meet Government to discuss VAT rate reduction
Many hospitality and tourism operators are struggling to cope with operating costs, tight margins and reduced profitability. Representatives including the LVA and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation are meeting TDs and Senators today ahead of Budget 2025. They’re calling for a return to the 9 per cent VAT introduced during the…
Man dies after falling on Benbullben walk
A man has died after falling on Benbullben walk last night. The alarm was raised at around 10pm. A major emergency operation was launched including Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue, Rescue 118, Gardai and the coastguard. Gardai have confirmed that the man, who was in his 40s, died…
Thousands hit by water outage in south Donegal as repair efforts continue
Residents in Bundoran and the surrounding area are being warmed that they may be without water until late afternoon. A major burst to the main line means that a large number of homes and businesses have been impacted. The line also serves premises in parts of Ballyshannon. …
Calls for renewed focus in North Leitrim over greenway plans
There are renewed calls on businesses and residents in North Leitrim to focus on providing more tourist accommodation ahead of the completion of the SLNCR Greenway. That project is set to be complete in around four years’ time. There’s concern that if the likes of Manorhamilton and other…
Planning application lodged for tourist accommodation in Manorhamilton
Planning permission has been lodged for new tourist accommodation in Manorhamilton. The application in relation to a property on the Main Street area of the town has been submitted by Darragh Heraghty to Leitrim County Council. The application details a request to convert some of the existing building…