Solution needed on Connaughton road carpark impasse
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says a solution has to be found to the Connaughton road issue. The Council has confirmed that at least €7000 has already been spent on replacing a barrier at…
Straight out drink-driving ban will have serious social consequences
The automatic drink-driving ban as suggested by the Tranport Minister will have serious consequences for society. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor and publican in Manorhamilton Felim Gurn who is against drink driving but says the…
Sligo farmer wins €500,000 in National Lottery’s Daily Million draw
A Sligo farmer proved that patience really is a virtue as he waited for more than six weeks to claim a cool €500,000 he won on the National Lottery’s Daily Million draw. The lucky farmer…
Calls for longer opening hours at Donegal Castle
Calls have been made for Donegal Castle to be open longer in the evenings. The castle, situated in the centre of Donegal Town, currently closes it’s doors at 6pm. Last year the iconic site had…
Justice for Mary Boyle campaign call on Donegal coroner to hold inquest
The family of Irelands longest missing child have called on the Donegal County Coroner to hold an inquest. Mary Boyle was six when she disappeared from her grandparents’ home outside Ballyshannon on March 18th, 1977.…
Numbers of people farming in West of Ireland falls by 40%
The number of people farming in the West of Ireland has fallen by 40 per cent in the last 20 years. That’s the finding of a new report on the sector conducted by The Western…
Motorists advised to drive with care as fog and frost expected to be slow to clear
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys this morning with dense fog expected to linger in many parts of the Northwest. As well as foggy conditions there are frosty conditions in many parts…
