Minister for disability issues to visit St Angela’s College in Sligo today
The government minister will responsibility for disability issues will today see the work being carried out by a Sligo college in providing education and disability studies courses. Minister of State Finian McGrath is coming to…
Farmers to protest this morning over fodder scheme
Farmers in the region are taking to the streets this morning in protest at what they are calling ‘an unworkable’ fodder support scheme. The Minister for Agriculture introduced a support scheme a number of weeks…
Gardai seek information on break-ins to car and pub in Donegal
Gardai in Donegal are appealing for information following two burglaries in the area at the weekend. One was ‘a smash and grab’ from a car parked at a beach while the other was a break-in…
Weather: Roads, streets, footpaths in dangerous condition this morning
Many roads, streets and footpaths are in a dangerous condition this morning after a night of below zero temperatures. Gardai throughout the region say roads are slippery, particularly minor roads that are not gritted. In…
Woodland Estate once again affected by flooding
Woodland Estate in Sligo has experienced more flooding in the area. Yesterday evening, rainfall and high tide caused flooding in some parts of Sligo with Woodland Estate being hit particularly bad once again. The area…
Irish Rail confirm there will be extra services from Sligo
Irish Rail have confirmed that they will add an extra service to the Sligo Dublin line by the Summer. The move is prompted by growing passenger numbers on the route. The propsed changes are as…
10 year old murder case reopens in Co. Donegal
A ten year old murder case has been reopened in Donegal. 27 year old Andrew Burns was shot and killed at Donnyloop in Castlefin on the 12th of February 2008. One person has been convicted…
