ATU Sligo student to represent Ireland at Paralympics
Shauna Bocquet, a second-year Sport and Exercise Science student at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), will represent Ireland at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris in the para-athletics category. Shauna, from Craughwell, Co. Galway, is one of five Para Athletes selected to represent Ireland in the games taking place from August…
Donegal man and his disabled mother forced to sleep in car due to lack of accommodation
Chris from Donegal has made a desperate plea for he and his disabled mother to be housed. Recently evicted from their rental accommodation, he says he cannot source suitable accommodation for them – he is his mother’s full-time carer – and they’ve now been left with no option but to…
Sligo man’s rights were infringed says his solicitor after record WRC payout
The solicitor representing Gary Rooney, the Sligo Town man who has received 550k from the Workplace Relations Commission for unfair dismissal, says he’s rights were infringed and it’s important to make a stand in such cases. Mr Rooney had worked with social media company, X, formerly Twitter – Barry Kenny…
Leitrim Cllr calls for Government action over latest Irish Water charges
A Leitrim Cllr has criticised the latest price increase by Irish Water, following a local businessman having a charge rise by nearly 50% to over €8,000. Irish Water previously highlighted in February that a 29% hike in water charges would be occurring in the future. The issue was…
Cancer survivor supports fund raiser’s right to park on The Diamond
Jean from Donegal Town, who is a cancer survivor, availed of the services of the Donegal Cancer Bus when she was attending hospital appointments 22 years ago. She has spoken out in support of local cancer fundraiser Billy Bustard who insists he should still be allowed to park on The…
Motorcyclist hospitalised following N15 collision
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised following a single vehicle collision on N15 this afternoon. Gardaí attended the incident, which took place at in Cliffoney village at around 1pm. No other injuries have been reported and the road has since reopened to traffic.
Councillor lends support to Billy Bustard following parking fine
Common sense needs to prevail in the case of Billy Bustard, who was fined after parking on the Diamond in Donegal Town while fundraising for cancer services last weekend. That’s the view of Independent Donegal Councillor, Michael McClafferty, who is lending his support to Mr Bustard after he was issued…