Body of Donegal mother recovered from Lough Erne
An investigation’s underway into the death of a 30 year old mother of two from Donegal whose body was recovered from Lough Erne in Fermanagh this morning. It’s understood the woman fell overboard from a…
Easter Sunday civic honour in Sligo for Grand National winner Derek Fox
Aintree Grand National winning Sligo-born jockey Derek Fox will be honoured in his home town this Sunday evening. A civic reception for Derek will take place at 6 o’clock at County Hall, at Riverside in…
MacSharry says Orkambi ordeal illustrates problem with early availability of new drugs
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says the situation surrounding the CF drug Orkambi has highlighted the need to speed up the process of making new drugs available once they have been approved. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry…
Leitrim anti-fracking campaigner says some uncertainty still remains
An anti-fracking campigner is claiming nothing has really changed as a result of yesterday’s Oireachtas committee report which says it would be irresponsible to allow fracking to go ahead in Ireland. Aideen McLoughlin of the…
Dail debate on Donegal breast surgeon appointment, radiology staff
A special debate will take place in the Dail this evening on the need for a second breast surgeon and additional radiology staff at Letterkenny University Hospital. It is due to start at 5pm. Donegal…
Surf film festival will be major boost for Sligo
A major surf film festival will take place in Sligo the weekend after Easter. It’s expected to attract an influx of more than 400 people to the area. But as Allan Mulrooney, one of the…
Thursday sterling, dollar exchange rate
The euro is trading today at 85 pence Sterling and at one dollar and six cents.
