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Local farmers who suffered storm damage can finally get compensation

Farmers in the North West who suffered storm damage can finally get some compensation. A special grant has become available for the next three weeks and will deal specifically with storm-related damage on farms. Only certain items will be covered under the scheme and applications will be accepted from now until March 28th. Fianna Fail

Acknowledging someone's difficulty paying bills ' like a wee pat on the head'

Acknowledging someones difficulty in paying household bills is like a wee pat on the head. Thats according to Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, who has been reacting to comments from Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe, who is ruling out any more once off credits to help people pay their energy bills. Gas prices remain 90 per cent

Storm Eowyn: Elderly people in North Leitrim still without landline

It's emerged that a significant number of people in North Leitrim are still without a landline, six weeks on from Storm Eowyn. Some of those impacted are understood to be elderly and vulnerable with phone alarms also out of action as a result. The issue was raised by Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny

Protest over delay in passing Occupied Territories Bill taking place in Sligo

A protest over the delay in passing the Occupied Territories Bill is taking place in Sligo this weekend. It's being organised by the Sligo Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, starting at 12 noon tomorrow, gathering on Connaughton Road before making its way through the town. The controversial legislation aims to ban trade in goods produced by Israel

Pair found guilty of murder at Slieve League

Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (23) have been found guilty of murdering Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin in Co. Donegal in June 2023. The former couple beat him with a rock before throwing him off Sliabh Liag. They each blamed the other for killing him. More to follow.