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Two North West TDs to form part of Dáil Committee
Two North West TDs have been selected as part of a Dáil Committee. Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan and Donegal Sinn Fein TD Padraig MacLochlainn will form part of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dail Reform. The role of the group is to consider matters of procedure. This Committee
Concerns in Sligo regarding Government zoning plans
There are local concerns over the Government using special powers to rezone land in attempt to build more houses. According to a report in the Irish Independent, the Government could overrule decisions made by councillors in the county development plan. Although it’s understood that the Government are only considering Dublin with these measures,
Ballyshannon chip shop named Takeaway of the Year
AJ's Takeaway has been named Irish Takeaway of the Year. The chip shop in Ballyshannon also won best fish and chips at the 2025 Irish TakeAway Awards last night. Tony's Pizzeria in Dundalk won pizza of the year, Cafolla's in Wexford won Spicebag of the Year, and The Yellow Submarine in Fermoy won Burger of
Over 60 North West applications for XL Bully exemptions
Over 60 applications were made in the north west to keep XL Bully dogs. A ban on the animals was ruled into law in October 2024 and came into effect on February 1st. Penalties for breaching the ban include fines of up to €2,500 or imprisonment for up to three months while unregistered
