Five swimmers rescued at Rosses Point
Gardai have issued a warning over high tides and strong currents at Deadman’s Point at Rosses Point. It’s after five swimmers were rescued from the water yesterday in three separate incidents. A multiagency operation including the RNLI and Rescue 118 was launched yesterday evening to assist two swimmers…
Pedestrian dies in Donegal collision
A pedestrian has died in a collision in County Donegal. The man in his 80s was walking on the R238 near Clonmany at around 20 past 6 yesterday evening when he was struck by a van. The road remains closed this morning for a technical examination and local…
North West taxi drivers reassured over VAT issue
It’s thought that taxi drivers in the North West and elsewhere don’t have to worry over an emerging VAT issue. It’s after drivers discovered they may have unexpected liabilities following the introduction of some new taxi apps. There has been fears that thousands of taxi drivers may be…
Uninsured motorist faces court after caught speeding in Sligo
A motorist in Sligo is facing court after being caught speeding and having no insurance. Gardai clocked the vehicle travelling at 141Km/h in a 100Km/h zone in the Sligo area yesterday and was it subsequently discovered to have no insurance. The driver was issued with €160 fine, 3…
Smugglers’ ship, MV Shingle, has sunk in Killala Bay
A ship seized as part of a major tobacco seizure ten years ago, is being deliberately sunk in Mayo today. It’s being done to create the country’s first artificial reef. The MV Shingle, a former smuggling vessel, is going under the water at Killala Bay. It’s hoped…
Taoiseach hears of Sligo cancer bus debacle
The Taoiseach has confirmed that he will liaise with his ministerial colleagues on the ongoing cancer bus debacle. The current bus is currently without a toilet which has left passengers with no option but to ask the driver to stop at service stations along the route, while it is…
Donegal Minister hails “significant day” over new ATU vet course
It’s a vote in confidence for our region, for young people, and for the future of agriculture. That’s according to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue on the announcement that a new Veterinary Medicine course is to be launched in ATU Donegal, alongside the ATU Galway campus in Mountbellew. …