Donegal man found NOT guilty by reason of insanity
The siblings of a Donegal man who killed their parents during a psychotic episode have warned others about the dangers of not seeking help. Julian Cuddihy, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, attacked them with an…
Voting for new Connacht Chair to start later this month
The election of a new Regional Chairperson for the IFA in Connacht should be known later this month with voting and debating set to start on Monday week the 20th of June in Leitrim. The…
New seafood trail along Wild Atlantic Way
A new seafood trail has been created along the west coast’s Wild Atlantic Way. Running from Donegal Town all the way to Erris in county Mayo the dedicated seafood trail includes a number of seafood…
Jury in Donegal murder case retires to consider verdict
A jury in the trial of a Donegal man accused of murdering his parents at their family home in Churchtown, Carndonagh has retired to consider a verdict. Julian Cuddihy admits killing James and Kathleen Cuddihy…
Scanlon: ‘Spend some of extra tax revenue on homecare in the north west’
A Sligo TD is urging the Taoiseach to ensure that some of the extra money allocated to the Department of Health this week goes homecare packages in the north west. Yesterday, the Cabinet gave out…
Three-quarters of people in mortgage arrears not showing up in court
Three quarters of people involved in mortgage arrears cases in court in Sligo this month either did not turn up for their cases or were not represented. But the Money Advice and Budgeting Service says…
Hospice consultant says palliative care services becoming more important
A Sligo-based expert in palliative care has highlighted the importance of learning how to improve services for those with life-limiting conditions or needing end-of-life care. Dr Anna Cleminson, consultant in palliative medicine at North West…