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Two boys raise €17,000 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice
Two boys from Achill have raised over 17,000 euro for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation with a tractor run. Tiernan Moyles and Shane Gallagher, who are both 14, had originally hoped to raise 500 euro. The Foundation says the boys were keen to raise money after the death of Tiernan's great-uncle John and Shane's grandfather
President signs Bill for Sligo Leitrim TD to become Minister
A Sligo Leitrim TD can officially take up office as a junior minister next week following President Michael D Higgins signing new legislation. Earlier today, President Higgins signed the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025, and it has now become law. This has extended the number
Met Eireann outlines what North West can expect on Sunday
Met Eireann has clarified what the North West can expect as adverse weather arrives on Sunday. A yellow wind alert for wind and rain will be in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from 2am Sunday until 3pm. The rain alert will then end, with the wind alert continuing until midnight. It’s expected
Former Donegal Garda condemns 'lowering' of physical standards
A former Donegal Garda Sergeant has questioned the new updates to the Garda Trainee pre-selection Physical Competency Test. A review commenced in the summer of 2024, with the aim of ensuring all candidates possess an acceptable level of fitness. Among the changes will be the removal of push ups and sit ups, and
