Department gives leeway on TB testing for calves
There has been widespread welcome for the decision by the Department of Agriculture to extend the COVID-19 TB testing Protocol to June 1st. The extension will allow calves up to 120 days be sold from farms without requiring a TB test for internal sales. This will allow farmers to plan…
How land rows divide farm families – One Donegal woman’s story
The story of one Donegal woman and how her family denied her a share in the family land, after she returned home to live in the county – a situation that ‘broke’ her, according to her daughter OceanFM Ireland · How land rows divide farm families – One Donegal…
Some rural GP practices still without vaccines
It’s been claimed that some small GP practices in rural areas are losing out when it comes to obtaining supplies of Covid-19 vaccinations. Blacklion, Co Cavan-based Fianna Fail Councillor John Paul Feeley says he has received queries about vaccine availability from family members of people in the over-80 and over-70…
Councillors fear reduction of powers in deciding on land use
Councillors in the north west have been voicing their concerns over proposals that would see land held by local authorities handed over to the Land Development Agency. The issue was down for discussion at this week’s meetings of Sligo and Leitrim county councils. Independent councillors Des Guckian in Leitrim and…
Outdoor exercise equipment at Cleveragh in Sligo to be replaced over time
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more people have been using outdoor exercise equipment, such as that provided in the Doorly Park/Cleveragh area of Sligo town. However, it’s now emerging that in some areas, there is a need for equipment to be repaired, replaced or upgraded. Sligo Fianna Fail…
Pontins-type discrimination alive and well in Ireland too insists Traveller representative
There’s an irony in the condemnation of the UK Pontins holiday group after revelations of their ‘undesirable guest list’ of Irish surnames, in a bid to exclude members of the travelling community. That’s according to Sligo Traveller representative, Bernard Sweeney, who points out that such discrimination is still in existence…
Bundoran to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day online
There will be no St Patrick’s Day Parade in Bundoran this year but this does not mean the town will not celebrating the national holiday. Discover Bundoran is preparing a virtual event in which people living away but who are natives or have a link with the town can take…