Chris MacManus coopted onto Sligo Council seat long-held by his father
A new councillor was coopted onto Sligo County Council this morning. At this morning’s council meeting, Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy proposed Chris MacManus for the seat that had been held by his father, Sean.…
Young Belleek woman’s election concludes a good weekend for Sinn Fein in the North
A 26 year old in Belleek is celebrating following her election in the Northern Irish elections over the weekend. Jemma Dolan who has close Donegal connections was elected on the third county in the Fermanagh…
Road at Rossnowlagh to remain closed for weeks following landslide
Donegal County Council says the local road at Rossnowlagh will be closed for a number of weeks following a landslide over the weekend. It happened on the R231 at Rossnowlagh Upper which connects the two…
Harkin says recent ruling against Ireland on VRT shows relevance of EU
A North West MEP says the recent ruling against Ireland on VRT is a good example of the importance of the EU. Marian Harkin is addressing TY students at the Mercy College in Sligo today…
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…