Community of Donegal Town bracing itself for potential ‘high tide & storm surge’
The community of Donegal Town is bracing themselves for a potential high tide and storm surge. It’s after Met Eireann issued a warning notice for possible flooding in the area. The High tide…
More improvements to training and equipment needed in An Garda Siochana – O’Connor
The launch of a new Garda recruitment campaign is positive, but improvements to the training and equipment provided will need to be made. That’s according to the Garda Representative Association which hopes the additional…
Eviction bill to be debated in the Dáil
Government and opposition TDs are set to clash over the decision to end the eviction ban in the Dáil later. A Sinn Féin motion calling for the decision to be reversed will be voted…
Almost 60 people awaiting admission in North West hospitals
There were almost 60 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals this morning, according to the INMO. 33 people were waiting at Sligo while a further 24 were waiting at Letterkenny.…
Motorist caught speeding in poor weather conditions in Sligo
A motorist has been caught speeding in poor weather conditions in Sligo. Gardai have confirmed that the car was detected travelling in heavy rain at 132KPH in a 100KPH speed zone in Sligo by…
Leitrim councillor calls for investment in local health centres
Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council heard fresh concerns in relation to the future of the Kiltyclogher Health Centre. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott tabled a motion calling on…
Sheep farmers from across the region expected to attend crisis meeting later
Sheep farmers in the North West are being urged to attend a crisis meeting in Carrick-On-Shannon tonight. It’s getting underway in the Bush Hotel at 8pm and aims to campaign for a €50 million…