Hedge cutting to begin in Donegal this weekend
All road users are being warned that hedge cutting season begins on Sunday September 1st. People are being asked to be mindful when travelling, particularly when using country roads. Gardai in Donegal have issued a statement, advising that there will be a visible increase in this type of large machinery…
Funeral details of Donegal crash victim announced
The funeral details for a woman who passed away following a crash in Inver in Donegal last weekend have been announced. Elizabeth Cave passed away at Sligo University Hospital earlier this week following the two car collision on Sunday evening. A man and a woman were also taken to Letterkenny…
Support for Collooney one-way system as consultation nears end
A consultation on the proposed one way system for Collooney is nearing conclusion. A public consultation, well attended by member of the community, took place last evening, and both residents and businesses are said to have bought into the plans. It’s set to be introduced on the trial basis in…
Funding sanctioned for Manorhamilton flooding works
Funding has been sanctioned for flood mitigation works on sections of the Owenbeg River in Manorhamilton. It was granted under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The area has been subject to flooding in the past. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works has approved funding…
Access to The Rocks at Gibraltar closed to carry out enhancement works
Sligo County Council say that access to The Rocks at Gibraltar in Sligo will be closed for a period of time as essential works are to be carried out. The works will be ongoing until Friday, September 13th, with footpath and access enhancement works taking place. Work at The Rocks…
Man detained in North West Garda station following Mayo incident
A man in his 30s has been arrested following reports of an incident of criminal damage in Mayo. He barricaded himself inside his family home in Ballina town shortly before 6 o’clock yesterday evening. Local Garda negotiators, along with several other Garda units, attended the scene, which was sealed off.…
The Final Whistle podcast 29/08/2024
This week’s programme brings you highlights from the two homecoming celebrations in Ballyshannon and Grange for Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry.