Sligo Care Centre receives glowing report from HIQA
A Designated Care Centre in Sligo has received a glowing report from health watchdog HIQA. The latest round of reports, examining standards in 26 centres for people with disabilities around the country, have been published today. Killeshin in Sligo currently houses 5 people with intellectual disabilities. The inspection was carried…
Local beauty spots make Ireland’s best natural wonders list
A number of local beauty spots have been named in Ireland’s 15 most popular nature destinations. The study, conducted by sports betting and casino site Tonybet, placed Mullaghmore fifth while Knocknarea closely follows in sixth position. Bundoran’s Fairy Brides is at number 13 on the list while Rosses…
Man who died in Donegal drowning tragedy named locally
The man who died in this week’s drowning tragedy in Donegal has been named locally as Ukrainian native, Valerri Strunhar. Mr Strunhar fell into the water while fishing near Dungloe on Monday evening. Despite a major multi-agency operation being launched, he was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Mixed reaction to Garda crime clampdown for County Leitrim
There’s been a mixed reaction to extra Garda patrols and checkpoints to be rolled out in County Leitrim. It’s in the wake of a spike in crime across the County, namely burglaries and theft. A countywide operation is to be initiated in the coming days as part of…
Donegal bus may halt school runs over hedge-cutting issues
A Donegal Cllr has made a public appeal for all landowners to take ownership of hedge-cutting issues within the county. This is following a warning from a local bus service that said it may halt operating school runs and along certain routes until hedges have been cut back. …
Extra patrols & checkpoints to be implemented across County Leitrim
Additional Garda patrols and checkpoints are set to be implemented across County Leitrim in the coming days. Gardai say it’s in light of a recent increase in burglaries and theft related crime in various parts of the County. As part of Operation Thor, Gardai are to initiate a…
Lenient sentences for dangerous drivers criticised by Donegal driving instructor
Judges have been criticised for handing down lenient sentences to dangerous drivers and reducing their charges to careless driving. Donegal driving instructor David Scanlon says the situation is totally unacceptable