Survey shows happiness among retired people across the region
A recent survey carried out by Standard Life Retirement Pulse has shown that up to 93% people in Connacht-Ulster have indicated that they are enjoying happiness throughout their retirement. The survey also found over two-fifths (44%) said they are financially ready for retirement while nearly two-thirds (64%) of those in…
Report shows workers in North West have least flexible working hours in the country
Workers in the North West have the lowest access to flexible working hours in the country. That’s according to a new report carried out by Reflecting Ireland, in conjunction with Permanent TSB, which examined people’s working hours and lifestyles across the country since the pandemic. The report revealed that only…
Met Eireann issue yellow weather warning issued for local region
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow Weather Warning for Munster and Connacht. The warning marks the end of the current warm spell of weather. The warning comes into effect from midday tomorrow, with the forecaster predicting heavy showers or longer spells of rain and thundery downpours leading…
Declan Bonner ratified for another term as Donegal Manager
Declan Bonner has been ratified as manager of Donegal for another term after he presented his end of season report to the Donegal County Committee at a meeting last night. Bonner enjoyed a successful season, guiding Donegal back to Division one of the National league and to another Ulster title before…
People in Ulster invited to give their view on the future of Europe
Members of the public in Ulster are invited to have their say on the future of Europe at a special event in County Donegal tomorrow tonight (Thursday). The event, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny, will discuss Ireland post Brexit and the implications for Irish people. Commencing at 6.00pm,…
Donegal’s McKenna Cup semi-final moved to Saturday
The Dr McKenna Cup semi-final between Donegal and Armagh has been re-fixed for this Saturday in Mac Cumhaill Park. That’s after a pitch inspection at the Ballybofey venue this morning deemed the pitch unplayable after three days of heavy rain and snow. Tonight’s postponement means that the final against Tyrone,…
Fermanagh secure top spot with Donegal win
Rory Gallagher’s Fermanagh will face Tyrone in the first of the McKenna Cup semi-finals this Sunday in Enniskillen at 2pm. A 1-13 to 1-10 defeat of Declan Bonner’s Donegal side in Ballybofey last night means that Fermanagh have won three games from three so far under the former Donegal boss.…