Claims Abtran workers could face disciplinary measures if industrial action continues
Workers at Abtran claim that they could face potential disciplinary measures if they proceed with planned industrial action. Earlier this month, members of the Independent Workers Union voted overwhelmingly in favour of undertaking industrial action as they look for better pay and conditions. That industrial action began recently on a…
Travel slot: John Mullaney, of Mullaney Travel in Sligo,
On North West Today, John Mullaney, from Mullaney Travel in O’Connell Street in Sligo was on hand to answer all your travel queries. We even heard how some airlines are now giving women the option of not having to sit beside men on flights!!
N56 at Inver expected to remain closed for much of today following serious crash
Gardai have issued a warning that the N56 at Inver remains closed this afternoon and is expected to remain so for much of the day. They are asking all road users travelling from Donegal Town to Killybegs to go via Frosses and Ardara. Gardai also say that there’s…
Major concern over flooding in parts of Donegal Town
The recent spell of heavy rain has led to major flooding in various parts of the region. Indeed many home and business owners will be fearing the worst with a further weather alert in place for the local region that will come into effect later on tonight. Already…
Donegal has highest number of passports issued in North West
Donegal had the highest number of Irish passports issued in the North West so far this year. The data has been released by the Department of Foreign Affairs today. To date, just over 17,400 applications were received from people living in Donegal in 2024 – the highest figure…
Large number of North West people didn’t take all their holidays last year
A substantial amount of people in the North West didn’t take all their holidays last year. Sligo had the lowest among of workers missing out on all their annual leave at 14%, followed by Donegal at 26% while 27% of workers in Leitrim didn’t take all their holidays in…
Donegal Road Safety Working Group issues warning ahead of new school year
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group has issued a warning ahead of the new academic year. Parents/guardians are being asked to talk about road safety as part of back-to-school preparations. With primary and secondary schools returning in the coming days, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are emphasising…