Sligo mother calls for clarity on future of respite services in region
A Sligo mother whose son has had to travel to Monaghan for respite care is calling for clarity on the future of respite services in the region. It follows the closure of the Solas centre…
Latest opinion poll see support for Fine Gael surge on back of Brexit talks
Leo Varadkar’s popularity as leader has risen amid the Brexit controversy. His approval rating has gone up 4 points to 53 per cent, according to an Ipsos Mrbi opinion poll in today’s Irish Times. The…
Sinn Fein insisting on special status for the North after Brexit
A North West MEP says Sinn Fein remains committed to its stance that a special status needs to be acquired for the North in the Brexit negotiations. Matt Carthy says that sometimes he feels that…
Calls for timeframe on improvement works at Tubbercurry Garda Station
There are calls for a detailed report and a timeframe for improvement works on Tubbercurry Garda Station. Planning permission was submitted last August to extend the current station in the south Sligo town. However, Independent…
Garda expert: More children being exploited online
A Garda expert in child internet safety warns that more and more children and teenagers are being exploited online. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau says the abuse is often also by their peers. Detective…
Bank of Ireland hosts Enterprise Town event in Ballyshannon this week
Bank of Ireland is hosting its Enterprise Town event in Ballyshannon this coming Saturday the 9th of December. It will involve 55 exhibitors from around the south Donegal town showcasing their products. The event is…
Residents of Blacklion and Belcoo fear impact a hard border would have
As uncertainty remains over Brexit and the future of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, our reporter Barry Whyte has been to the border area of Blacklion in Co Cavan and Belcoo in Co…
