Pettigo to Derry border area exposed due to lack of Garda resources
A Donegal County Councillor is calling for more Garda resources to be deployed in the county following a number of serious incidents this week.. A Garda patrol car was burnt out in an arson attack…
HSE confirms three vacant psychology posts at CAMHS
The HSE says that three psychology posts still need to be filled at the CAMHS service. This Child and Adolescent Mental Service in Sligo Leitrim has been struggling to clear waiting lists where some young…
‘Too many lost school days!’: Calls to stop using schools as polling stations
It’s time to end the practice of using primary schools as polling stations at elections. That’s according to Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott who says too many school days are being lost as a…
Penalty points system will put fishermen’s livelihood at risk – Deputy Pringle
A Donegal Deputy has said that a new new penalty points system will put fishermen’s livelihoods at risk. It follows confirmation from Minister Michael Creed that he is to introduce a penalty points system for…
NCT plans for tractors ‘up in the air’ as Minister does U-turn
The Minister for Transport has been forced into a U-turn on legislation passed just last month on tractor testing. Shane Ross promised farming groups that they would be consulted before any changes to the criteria…
Campaign highlights ongoing lack of understanding of dementia
The chairman of the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society says lack of knowledge about dementia can sometimes make it difficult for people to understand or help those with the condition. Alastair McKinney was speaking…
Over 1,500 students graduating from IT Sligo
There’ll be plenty of excitement at Sligo IT over the next two days as over 1500 students graduate. Among the 1620 graduating are students graduating from countries such as Canada, Spain, France,Thailand and Malaysia. And…
