Action called for to prevent illegal camping at Lissadell beach and woods
Sligo County Council have been requested to outline what actions they are taking to prevent an increasing number of people using Lissadell beach and woods as a camping site. There have been significant numbers of tourists setting up tents and parking their camper vans and caravans at Lissadell throughout the…
Donegal County Council under fire over social home delivery
Donegal County Council has come under fire over not building enough social housing. The waiting list in the county is said to be on the increase, with many no longer able to afford to rent in certain towns and villages. Cllr Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has launched a…
Sligo’s accommodation crisis to be part of Dail discussions
Sligo’s student accommodation crisis is expected to be part of Dail discussions in the time ahead. It comes as the Dáil returns from its summer recess this afternoon and it’s widely expected this could be the last few weeks of this term before a general election is called. …
New social homes on the way for Dungloe
It has been confirmed that Donegal County Council has signed a contract for the construction of new social homes in Dungloe. The 43 new social housing units will be located at Chapel Road. John O’Donnell Construction Ltd of Ballybofey won the bid following a competitive tendering process. …
New Vet Medicine course to be rolled out in ATU Donegal
A new Veterinary Medicine course is to be launched in ATU Donegal. The new programme will be delivered as a dual-campus initiative, primarily based on the Donegal campus in Letterkenny, alongside the ATU Galway campus in Mountbellew. Places for vet courses in Ireland are in high demand, with a number…
High-visibility patrols to be implemented on Sligo-Dublin line
Regular, high-visibility, Garda patrols are set to be implemented on the Sligo to Dublin rail line in the coming months. Gardai say it’s part of a crime prevention initiative which affords them an opportunity to engage with the travelling public. They also say it will allow them to…
Community Diary
Ballyshannon Bingo takes place every Tuesday night at 8-30pm in The Abbey Centre. Great Prizes to be played for across 10 games including Jackpot, Snowball, & Lucky Numbers games. Doors Open 7-45pm and books only €10, New players always welcome. Across the mountain and down the brae Tractor Run…