Dismay over defective block downgrade
It’s emerged that recommendation from engineers for a full demolition of mica affected homes in Donegal has been downgraded to partial remediation. The defective concrete block grant scheme currently has around 2,200 applications at various stages of the process. In July of last year, the Mica Action Group in Donegal…
Harkin slams Government over ‘avoidable’ fuel tax hikes
There’s a further warning that people in the North West will be hit the hardest with impending fuel price hikes. Ireland is poised to top the EU fuel taxation rankings after October’s budget. Petrol prices are set to be taxed at 57 point 2 per cent, while diesel…
Clarity sought as to why terror threat level raised
Further clarity is being sought as to why the terror threat level has been raised. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has written to the Justice Minister following a number of troubling incidents with violent protests. It’s feared the homes of TDs and Ministers could become targets after appearing in…
Defending your property – when to draw the line
On this morning’s ‘North West Today’ we had the conservation how far would you go to protect your property. Would you consider using a gun if your property was targeted by criminals? Contributors to our show claim there are farmers who have firearms at the ready and will…
Draw made Round 3 of Donegal Senior Football Championship
Donegal GAA has released the third round draw for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure senior football championship. Four Masters, who lie top of the table after the opening two rounds will host second placed Glenswilly. Kilcar will make the trip to Glenfin. There’ll be a south west derby between…
Cllr. Edel McSharry could be the only candidate to run for Fianna Fáil in Sligo Leitrim
The county is currently preparing itself for the next general election that as things stand will take place in February of next year. Recently it emerged that two of the three candidates contesting the Sligo-Leitrim Fianna Fáil Convention have pulled out of the race. Sitting Councillor Paul Taylor…
Investigation launched into alleged weekend brawl in Boyle
An investigation is continuing into an alleged weekend brawl in Boyle. Gardaí have confirmed that they attended the scene following a report of the incident, which happened yesterday evening at around 7.30pm. No offences have been disclosed.