Young man dies in overnight collision at Arigna
A young man has died in an overnight collision at Arigna, Co. Roscommon. The two-vehicle collision happened on the R280 at around 8.20pm yesterday evening. Gardaí remain at the scene this morning. The driver of one of the cars, a man his 20s was pronounced dead at…
Worthwhile meeting held between Donegal Cllrs & Uisce Eireann
Members of the Donegal Municipal District have had what’s been described as a worthwhile meeting with Uisce Eireann. The meeting was held to discuss a number of water issues affecting the wider south Donegal area. This is the first in a series of similar discussions planned between Uisce…
Local schools named in shocking abuse report
Victim advocacy groups want the Commission of Investigation into reports of historic sexual abuse at some religious schools to be carried out in an ‘expedient’ and ‘victim centred manner’. A statutory inquiry has been ordered after almost 2 thousand 400 allegations involving 8 hundred and 84 alleged abusers were…
Further criticism over bike shelter controversy
The Government has come in for further criticism over the bike shelter constructed at Leinster House. An immediate review into the costs associated with the construction of the over €330 thousand euro shelter has been requested by the Minister of State with responsibility of Office Public Works. The…
Road closed following serious crash in County Roscommon
The main Manorhamilton to Carrick-On-Shannon Road remains closed this morning following a serious overnight collision. Gardaí remain at the scene of the crash which happened on the R280 at Arigna, Co. Roscommon at around 8.20pm yesterday evening. Local diversions are in place. There are no further details…
Sligo Cllr writes to Minister over Ticketmaster debacle
A Sligo Cllr has written to Justice Minister Helen McEntee over issues that came to light in relation to the ticket pricing of the upcoming Oasis concerts. Labour Cllr Nessa Cosgrove along with nine other party Cllrs hope to have a meeting with the minister with the goal of…
Arranmore RNLI respond to two callouts in two days
The Arranmore RNLI responded to two calls in two days. In the first call out, the volunteer crew were asked by Malin Head Coast Guards to launch to a boat in difficulty off Tory Island on Sunday last at 4.30pm. Prior to arriving on scene at the stricken…