Donegal senator reportedly resigns from Fianna Fail over expenses row
Donegal Fianna Fail Senator Brian O’Domhnaill has reportedly resigned from his party in a row over expenses claims. It follows a finding by the Standards in Public Office Commission that the senator intentionally contravened ethics…
Sligo’s Mercy College long-term plan is Gaelcholaiste for the region
The Principal of the Mercy Secondary School in Sligo says their long-term plan is to develop an independent Gaelcholáiste for the region. Colette O’Hagan is welcoming last week’s approval of the first secondary gaelscoil not…
South Donegal roads: A lot done, more to do, says Cllr Campbell
A lot done but more to do when it comes to roads in South Donegal. That’s the belief of independent Councillor John Campbell who says less than 5% of the work that is needed is…
Turkish market vital to future of suckler farmer in west
The turkish market will be vital to the future of the suckler farmer in the west of Ireland. That’s according to Aurivo mart manager in Ballymote and Mohill Stephen Hannon who says that the opening…
Santa Claus granted travel permit for Irish airspace on Christmas Eve
It’s been confirmed in the Dáil that a permit for Santa Claus to travel over Ireland has been granted. He’ll now be cleared for travel in Irish airspace in the late hours of December 24th…
Sligo based SME signs contract with largest UK university
A small Irish start up based in IT Sligo has signed a contract with the largest single site university in the UK to develop a wellbeing mobile app. Storybundles is to develop the app for…
SVP: Middle-income families struggling most financially
St. Vincent de Paul says the demand for their service is up 10% on last year. Rosa Glacken is Vice-President of St. Vincent de Paul in the north west. She has been speaking to Ocean…