New campaign launched to protect homes this winter
Gardai in Donegal have launched a new campaign to protect homes from burglary this winter. ‘If you love it lock up and light up’ is part of the Operation Thor National Crime Prevention Initiative. Gardai…
Schools and hundreds of residents affected by east Sligo water outages
Work is ongoing to try and fix a burst main that has led to a number of water outages in areas throughout east Sligo. Coola post-primary school has had to close for the second time…
Man accused of Sligo murder due in court again on Dec. 22nd
The man charged with the murder of 59-year old Martin Kivlehan in Sligo in August 2015 is due to appear before Sligo District Court again on December 22nd next. Keith Brady, of Cartron Estate, Sligo,…
Donegal TD welcomes commitment to review seasonal workers rights
A Donegal Dail deputy has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Social Protection to start a review of the rights and entitlements of seasonal and part time workers for social welfare benefits. Fianna Fail…
Roads and rates among the concerns as Leitrim Councillor agree 2017 budget
The lack of funding for county roads in Leitrim was a major issue discussed at the annual budget meeting of the Council yesterday. That’s according to the Cathaoirleach of the Council Mary Bohan after a…
Gardai warn freezing fog is making roads hazardous in places
Gardai are warning that freezing fog is a problem in areas this morning. A weather warning for frosty conditions and hazardous roads remains in place until 10am this morning. Gardai are warning that freezing fog…
Sligo film aims to raise awareness on domestic violence in rural Ireland
A new report shows that a third of women killed in Ireland are attacked by a male relative or acquaintance. Women’s Aid has published the report which reveals that an average of 10 women have…
