Cook makes winning start as Ipswich manager
Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook made a winning start to his tenure as Ipswich Town manager in English League One on Tuesday night when his side beat Accrington Stanley 2-1. Cook, who signed a two-year contract on Tuesday, watched the game from the stands. The 54-year-old replaced Paul Lambert,…
Club Players Association disbands after claim ‘work is done’
The Club Players Association (CPA) has formally disbanded after declaring its ‘work is done’ following the GAA’s decision to introduce a split season, which provides distinct windows for club and intercounty activity. The group held an online on Monday night and decided to bring its four-year campaign to an end.…
Man arrested in Ballyshannon on suspicion of drugs driving
A man has been arrested in Ballyshannon on suspicion of drug driving. Donegal gardai stopped a car at Rockfield yesterday morning as part of Operation Fanacht. The man subsequently tested positive for the presence of cannabis. The driver along with a passenger in the car were both also…
Former Donegal Sergeant express concern over weekend protests
A former Donegal Garda Sergeant has expressed concern over future protests that are planned for this weekend and St Patrick’s Day. Retired Sergeant Christy Galligan made as the comments ahead of the Garda Commissioner meeting with two Garda representative bodies today, in relation to last weekend’s anti-lockdown protest in…
Lowest daily number of Covid-19 cases recorded since mid-December
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says Ireland’s continuing to make good progress in the fight against Covid-19. Yesterday the country recorded its lowest daily number of cases since mid-December, at 359. The Department of Health also confirmed 14 more Covid-19 related deaths. The number of new…
Dáil to debate opening places of worship
Rural TDs are calling on the government to reopen places of worship in time for Easter. The Rural Independent Group will raise the issue in the Dáil later, claiming Ireland is an “outlier” when compared to other European countries. Under Level 5 restrictions, places of worship are only…
Sligoman Pat McCann stepping down as CEO of Dalata hotel group
Sligoman Pat McCann is stepping down as CEO of the Dalata hotel group, which he founded in 2007, becoming Ireland’s largest and Britain’s fastest-growing hotel operator. Revenue at the hotel chain fell 68% last year, leading to a loss of more than a €100m due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Pat…