Two Killybegs seafood companies to benefit from government funding
Two Killybegs companies have been allocated funding as part of an investment in the seafood industry. Ocean Farm Ltd. and Albatross Seafoods Ltd are two of four Donegal companies that have been included in the…
Sligo principal says mental health issues are leading to higher drug-use
A school principal in Sligo believes mental health has a strong role to play in drug use by young people. According to a recent survey into drug-use and gambling, almost 30% of respondents under the…
Dept officials to come before Oireachtas committee on Regional Vet Lab review
The Oireachtas Agriculture Committee is to quiz department officials this week on an ongoing review of the Regional Vet Labs around the country. There are presently 6 labs nationwide and three of these including the…
Pieta House for the North West to open next month
Pieta House is to open its first North West centre by the end of next month. The organisation which already has centres in Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Kerry has identified the North West,…
Independent Alliance member says new bill aims to put human face on repossessions
A local member of the Independent Alliance says a new bill introduced by the group aims to put a human face on Ireland’s Repossession Crisis. Independent TD Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran introduced the ‘Keeping People In…
Missing Person: Kenneth McGowan, Grange, Missing since February 12th 2017
Gardai in Sligo are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Kenneth McGowan, aged 49 years who is missing from Grange, Co. Sligo, since Sunday, 12th of February, 2017. Kenneth was last seen…
Guaranteed Irish to give sports hero award in March
Business membership organisation Guaranteed Irish is issuing a call for individuals and businesses in the North West to nominate their heroes in the world of sport. Six indivduals will receive awards as part of the…
