Witnesses tell Buncrana pier tragedy inquest that they could hear children screaming
Witnesses to the Buncrana pier tragedy in Co Donegal have told an inquest they could hear children screaming as their car entered the water. Five members of one family, including three children, died in the…
Co Leitrim got no IDA grant funding last year
Co Letrim got no IDA grant funding last year. The largest amounts of grant aid went to the main cities and towns with Dublin receiving €20 million, Cork €13 million, Galway just over €13.5 million,…
Former Tanaiste confirms interest in becoming next Donegal GAA chairperson
Mary Coughlan has confirmed that she is interested in becoming the next chairperson of the Donegal GAA County Board. The former Tanaiste has been nominated for the position. Mary Coughlan, who was Tánaiste in the…
Inquest into Buncrana pier tragedy to begin this morning
The inquest into the Buncrana pier tragedy will begin this morning. The Coroner for Donegal says they’ll aim to establish exactly what happened on the day five members of one family lost their lives. On…
Road users urged to slow down following heavy rain overnight
Warnings have been issued to road users about surface water in many areas following heavy overnight rain. The Road Safety Authority has reminded motorists to slow down and allow extra stopping distance on the wet…
Justice Minister admits Sligo Town Garda Station not fit for purpose
The Minister for Justice has said it’s a matter of regret that agreement cannot be reached on the location for a new Garda Station for Sligo Town. As Gardai based there continue to refuse to…
Leitrim miner to appear on Winning Streak five years after winning almost €300,000
A Leitrim miner has struck gold. Gerry Devins, from Manorhamilton, will take part this Saturday evening in RTE television’s National Lottery Winning Streak game show — just five years after he appeared on the same…