Renewable energy, tourism and creative sector in the West can create more jobs
The head of the Western Development Comission says renewable energy is an area the West of Ireland needs to look more seriously at in order to develop the local economy. The first meeting of the…
Hook comments undo the good work done by groups such as the Rape Crisis Centre
The head of the Rape Crisis Centre in the North West says comments like those made by Newstalk presenter George Hook on Friday counteracts the good work being done in many organisations locally. Parvez Butt…
‘PlayerUnknown’ with mega-sales online game has close Ballyshannon links
A 41-year old man with close Donegal links is taking the online gaming world by storm. And so far, few people know of him, hence the suitability of his online handle of ‘PlayerUnknown.’ He is,…
Kenny: Problem remains in gardai despite Commissioner’s resignation
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Garda Commissioner Noirin O Sullivan’s resignation does not remove the problem within the police force. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says the public haS lost trust and respect for those in…
Works on N56 in Donegal at tender stage
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that proposed works on the N56 between Donegal Town and Letterkenny are at the public tender stage. 2.75km from Turris Hill to Drumbeigh in Co. Donegal are to be upgraded…
Sligo’s twin city in Florida in path of Hurricane Irma
A former mayor of Sligo says her thoughts are with the people of Tallahassee in Florida as Hurricane Irma batters the U.S. state. Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, is twinned with Sligo, and there have…
Yellow weather warning for coastal areas in effect until Monday morning
Met Eireann has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Irish coastal waters. Strong gale force winds are expected along the coasts of Ireland today and into Monday morning. The Coast Guard is advising the public…
