Landlords who rented Sligo house after evicting family ordered to pay €5,000
Landlords who evicted a Sligo family because they claimed they were selling the property have been ordered to pay €5,000 in damages after it emerged the house was rented out again. The family had been renting the house in Tubbercurry for €500 a month since August 2016. After nearly…
The Friday Panel, Marcella McGarry, Arthur Gibbons
The Olympics – success and controversy , the dangers of e-scooters, rise in fuel prices, the TV licence fee, the abolition of Borough Councils and more discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Guests are Marcella McGarry and Cllr Arthur Gibbons
North West being hoodwinked in All-Island Rail Review claims Donegal historian
The North West region has been hoodwinked by its lack of adequate investment in the new All-Island Rail Review and has been left with mere crumbs. That’s according to Donegal historian and former WDC member, Dr Joe Kelly, who says a commitment to a new Donegal rail link is a…
Ballintra Races return this bank-holiday Monday
The Ballintra Races return to Lahey in Donegal this bank-holiday Monday (Aug 5th) after a five-year absence. The event was in a hiatus since 2020 because of Covid and subsequent insurance issues. But now they’re back – and a six-race card is lined up for Monday with the first race…
Worrying time for TDs as gates rammed at Government Buildings
Serious concern has been raised after multiple gates at various state department were damaged in apparent ramming’s overnight. Three scenes have been sealed off and a man has been arrested. Gardaí are also investigating criminal damage at the gates of Aras an Uachtarain in the Phoenix Park. …
Leitrim community projects receive over €1 million in funding
Just over €1 million in funding has been awarded to support a number of community projects in Leitrim. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, made the announcement this morning which includes 185 groups nationwide. Among the projects in Leitrim receiving the grants are Bee Park…
Local athletes bid for Olympic final in mixed relay
North Sligo’s Chris O’Donnell, Sligo AC’s Lauren Cadden and Tir Chonnaill AC’s Kelly McGrory will all be hoping to help the Ireland 4 x 400 metres mixed relay team reach an Olympic final in Paris on Friday evening. Ireland are drawn in semi-final 2 of the event on the opening…