Taoiseach refutes suggestions water charges could bring down the government
The Taoiseach says water charges will not be the issue to bring down the Government. The minority coalition has pledged for a vote on charges in the Dáil by the end of March. A special…
Funding needed to extend walk at Keash
A south Sligo Councillor has been told environmental and archaeological assessments will be necessary before applying for funding to extend a walking trail on Keash hill, near Ballymote. The walking trail is in the area…
Gardai urge caution on icy roads
Early morning frost is thawing in many areas in the north west but motorists are still advised to be careful on the roads. Road conditions were and remain icy around Letterkenny in Donegal with Gardai…
Good support for charitable tractor event in Leitrim
There was a good turnout for a tractorcade in aid of local health services in Manorhamilton today. The Irish Farmers Association who organised the event for the 5th year in a row today have thanked…
Euromillions ticket worth a quarter of a million euro sold in Bundoran
One of the New Year’s winning euromillions ticket was sold in the north west. The American House on Main Street in Bundoran sold one of the runner up tickets worth a quarter of a million…
KFO warns Brexit is the biggest challenge facing the sector this year
The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says that Brexit is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the fishing sector in 2017. Sean O’Donoghue says the sector is extremely vulnerable due to the nature of the…
Policing Authority to take over appointments of senior Gardaí
The Policing Authority is now officially responsible for recruiting senior members of the force. Starting today it will take over the appointments of Assistant Garda Commissioners, Chief Superintendents and Superintendents. It means the Government no…
