12 Garda recruits from the North West graduate from Templemore
12 Garda recruits from the North West region graduated from Templemore today. In total 6 of those were from Sligo, 5 from Donegal and one was from Leitrim. Meanwhile 22 of the graduates have been allocated to stations in the north west region. The highest number of 15 have been…
Donegal business given enforcement order from FSA
A business in Donegal is one of eight given an enforcement order from the Food Safety Authority last month. Visible mouse droppings and dead flies were some of the reasons why the food safety authority handed out 8 enforcement orders to businesses The businesses, which include take-aways, restaurants, and cafes…
Calls for government to clarify motoring rules ahead of Brexit
A Sligo TD is calling for the Minister for Transport to clarify the position for those with British driving licences who want to exchange them for Irish licences in advance of Brexit. The Road Safety Authority has already advised British licence holders to apply now for an Irish licence in…
Meeting to discuss future of Irish Neutrality to take place in Donegal
A public meeting to discuss concerns over the future of Irish Neutrality will be held in Donegal tonight. The event, which looks at the implications for Ireland by being part of PESCO or the Permanent Structured Cooperation will take place in the Central Hotel In Donegal Town at 7pm. PESCO…
Calls for additional accommodation at Donegal school
The need of for additional accommodation at a school in Stranorlar is being assessed by the Department of Education. The application for increased space also includes provision for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says he will maintain pressure on the Government to ensure there…
New Owenteskna water treatment plant will benefit Kilcar, Carrick and Glencolumcille areas
A new water treatment plant that was officially opened in South West Donegal this morning will benefit almost 3,000 people in the Kilcar, Carrick and Glencolumcille areas, west of Killybegs. Construction of the water treatment plant has resulted in the water supply in the area being taken off the Environmental…
Donegal hotels feel Brexit effect
Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal are reporting a sharp drop in business sentiment due to Brexit. The Irish Hotels Federation says business sentiment amongst hotels and guesthouses in Donegal and across the country has deteriorated sharply year on year. It says this represents a stark change in outlook compared with…