Investigation continuing to battery theft from lorry in Donegal Town
An investigation is continuing to the theft from a lorry in south Donegal. The incident happened in the Drumlonagher area of Donegal Town between the evening of Friday, August 30th and early on Monday morning, September 2nd. It’s believed that a lorry battery was disconnected and stolen. …
Plans in Donegal to host civic reception for Katie-George Dunlevy
Plans are afoot in Donegal to host a civic reception for Paralympian Katie-George Dunlevy. Cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy, who has Donegal connections and pilot Linda Kelly won gold in a time trial on the road and a silver in the women’s B road race. Dunlevy picked up another silver medal on…
Two Sligo finalists to contest FBD Young Farmer of the Year
Two Sligo farmers among the finalists for the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. The prestigious award is organised annually by Macra na Feirme supported by the IFA and has been sponsored by FBD Insurance its inception. Sheep farmer Jamie Hannon and Sarah Kelly, who is an…
Elected representatives taken to task on DCB cap and rates
It is hoped that elected representatives in Donegal will support calls for forthcoming revisions to the defective concrete block scheme cap and rates to be implemented retrospectively. The calls come from campaigners including the Mica Action Group. In a statement, they say recommendation of a 6% increase is…
Major funding for North West towards climate action projects
Significant funding has been announced for the North West under the Community Climate Action scheme. Leitrim is set to receive €918,403, while Sligo are getting €444,076, with the funds going towards projects which focus on building low carbon communities across the State. €27 million will be provided nationwide,…
Cancer bus not fit for purpose – Bus has transported patients to Galway for 15 years
A campaign is underway to provide a new cancer bus to bring patients from the North West to hospital appointments in Galway. The bus was provided after the controversial move of breast cancer services from Sligo to Galway 15 years ago, but is no longer fit for purpose- the matter…
Passengers left stranded after Dublin Airport bus fails to leave Sligo
It’s emerged that a number of bus passengers have been left stranded in Sligo. The revelation comes as one Bus Éireann’s 23 service from Sligo to Dublin Airport failed to go past the Summerhill roundabout in recent weeks. This is not a new issue in the north west,…