Sligo publican welcomes progress of bill to end Good Friday drinking ban
A Sligo publican has described as ‘a very positive move’ the passing of a bill which could pave the way for alcohol to be served on Good Friday. The bill was passed unanimously after the…
Pringle hits back at comments by Mary Coughlan on ‘Independents’
An Independent TD in Donegal has hit back at comments made by former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan earlier this week on ‘Independents’. The former Fianna Fail TD who also held several Ministeries during a long career…
Grain farmers reach agreement with Department on tillage crisis payments
Grain Farmers have come to an agreement with the Department of Agriculture on payments from the Tillage Crisis Fund. Talks have been ongoing since a sit-in at the department last week. Farmers were unhappy about…
Donegal postmaster says government is driving business away from post offices
A Donegal postmaster says the government needs to stop driving business away from post-offices. Bríd Gallagher, an executive member of the Irish Postmasters Union, is outside the Department of Communications in Dublin where they are…
New tax relief proposals for publicans could lead to job losses for taxi-drivers according to owner of Sligo transport firm
Government proposals to introduce tax breaks for pub owners who drop their customers home could lead to job losses in the local taxi industry. That’s according to the owner of a Sligo based taxi firm,…
Iceland opens new store in Letterkenny
Food retailer Iceland has officially opened a new store in Letterkenny creating 30 jobs. The new store is based at the Courtyard Shopping Centre, Main Street, Letterkenny. It follows the announcement in April that Iceland…
Over half million euro for childcare services in the North West
Almost €540,000 has been announced today for childcare services in the north west. More than €300,000 is to go to County Donegal, almost €130,000 to Leitrim and €108,000 to County Sligo. The money will go…
