Road safety campaigner hits out at the falsification of Garda breath tests
A Donegal road safety campaigner has hit out at the falsification of Garda breath tests. Since records began in 1959, more than 24,000 people have lost their lives through road accidents. That is the equivalent…
Senior Unionist politician says Donegal would be better off in the UK
A senior unionist politician has said that Co Donegal would be better off being part of the UK. John Taylor, who is a member of the House of Lords and is known as Lord Kilclooney,…
Aer Lingus Regional raises passenger numbers on Donegal – Dublin flight
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has increased its passenger numbers on its Dublin to Donegal route by 52%. The route is a ‘PSO’ (‘Public Service Obligation’) route flown by Stobart Air on behalf…
Department of Defence must outline what regiments from British army are training in Ireland – Cllr Mac Giolla Easpaig
A Donegal County Cllr has called on the Department of Defence to outline what regiments from the British Army have been training in Ireland. Last week while on a visit here, the British Foreign Secretary,…
Refurbishment works at Sligo Town Garda Station must be made a priority – McSharry
Refurbishment works at Sligo Town Garda Station must be made a priority by the Government. Gardai at the Pearse Road Station staged a walkout yesterday and they said they’ll not return to the premises unless…
Donegal County Council fail to agree budget as meeting is adjourned
Donegal County Cllrs were unable to reach an agreement on the budget for 2018 as the meeting was adjourned last night. The meeting was finally adjourned at 8 o clock last night, and Cllrs will…
INHFA calls for politicians to support abolition of stamp duty rule
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the upper age limit of 67 years of age for stamp duty relief for close family farm transfers must be abolished. INHFA President Colm O’Donnell from Sligo…