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CEO of Sligo Chamber says any cut to horse racing funding would damage Northwest hospitality sector
The CEO of Sligo Chamber says the hospitality sector would suffer massively if the Government were to pull funding for horse racing. The government pumps 80 million euro of public funding into the racing industry…
Senior citizens calling helpline almost doubles this year
A Senior Citizen helpline has seen a 40% increase in calls over the past year. Seniorline which has been in operation for over 20 years says more and more people in areas like the North…
Donegal has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country
Donegal still has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at over 18%. That’s according to the final report out today on the Census 2016 figures which focuses on employment trends. Brendan Murphy…
No lifebuoys at Mountcharles beach putting lives at risk
Lives are being put at risk because of a lack of life buoys at Mountcharles Beach in county Donegal. There is currently no life-saving equipment at the South Donegal beach after the one there rotted…
Updated: Over 300 homes without power in the North West
ESB update 10am: The ESB is working to restore power to over 200 homes in the North West. Power has been restored in the Ballytivnan area but remains out in many other areas. +++ 8:30am…
Donegal TD hits out at Varadkar for failing to ‘take control’ of overcrowding
Calls have been made for Letterkenny University Hospital to be given funding to increase the amount of beds there. Yesterday there were 30 people on trolleys at the hospital. While in the past month alone…
Donegal man commended for road safety talks to teenagers
A road crash survivor has been awarded the highest accolade in recognition of his contribution to promoting road safety. Richard Alcorn’s life was changed when he was seriously injured in a crash in 2006 and…
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