Donegal woman tells of attack in Barcelona
A Donegal woman who works near where the terrorist attack in Barcelona occurred has been telling what happened. 13 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in attacks in two popular holiday destinations…
Five people from region killed last year in workplace accidents
There was a major decrease in the number of people killed last year in workplaces in the border region, which includes Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Louth and Monaghan. The number of reported fatalities in the…
Leas-Ceann Comhairle says TDs making phone calls in the Dail not a major issue
The Donegal TD who is leas-cathaoirleach of the Dail says he does not believe the use of mobile phones by deputies in the chamber to make and receive calls is a major issue. Fianna Fail…
Teagasc holds ‘Energy in Agriculture’ event
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is holding an Energy in Agriculture event next Tuesday in County Tipperary. The free event is Department of Agriculture Knowledge Transfer approved, and will give farmers new information…
People on housing assistance in Sligo town find it impossible to rent accommodation
People on housing assistance in Sligo town are finding it difficult if not impossible to find rental accommodation. That’s according to a new report from the Simon Community which reveals that the cost of rent…
Parents in Sligo forced to carpool because children can’t get on school bus
Some parents in Sligo are being forced to car-pool because their children do not qualify for the school bus. It follows a meeting of parents in Collooney last night where up to 7 families in…
Heritage Week packed full of local events
Heritage Week starts this Saturday, with an array of events taking place until August 27th throughout the north west. The week’s activities, most of which are free, are coordinated by the Heritage Council and involves…
