Portaloos needed for Sligo to facilitate takeaway drinking, insists business owner
Sligo business owner, David Smith, found a human mess outside his premises this week, and insists it is imperative Sligo has a public toilet. The situation has been compounded, he says, by the numbers of people who now are availing of takeaway drinks and drinking on the streets …
Fishing industry stuffed in the hedge by Sea Fisheries protection Authority
A robust debate in the Dáil last night in relation to Concerns flagged by the Irish fish processors and exporters over the change in regulations to the weighing of catches. The EU have imposed new rules through the Sea Fisheries protection Authority which makes it compulsory for all fishermen…
Take down the Strandhill bollards, urges councillor
There’s been calls for the removal of the bollards preventing parking along the promenade at Strandhill. Cllr Tom MacSharry says he sees no reason to keep the bollards in place which were installed in recent months to help curb the spread of Covid and facilitate social distancing OceanFM Ireland…
McConalogue says he’s working to alleviate impact of cuts to fish quota
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says he is working to improve Ireland’s fishing quota, after it was adjusted post-Brexit. Fishermen, including those based in Killybegs, Co Donegal, say the reduced quota imposed by the European Commission will cost thousands of jobs unless the Government takes action. Minister McConalogue…
Vast majority of messages of support came from the North West says Andrew McGinley
‘I get my strength from my kids’ – so says Andrew McGinley, father of Conor, Darragh and Carla. Andrew’s wife, Deirdre Morley, was last week found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of the three children. He’s been thanking the people of his native Donegal Town and…
Tourism boost for north west with beaches securing blue flags
County Donegal has the largest number of Blue Flags in the country. The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised eco-labels, signifying top quality beaches, marinas and inland bathing areas. Only beaches that meet specific criteria relating to water quality, beach management, environemntal information and safety…
Dáil hears further calls for funding to be issued to Sligo Airport
The Dáil has again heard an appeal for Sligo Airport to be given funding for safety works it has already completed. The issue arose during statements on international travel when Sligo Independent Deputy Marian Harkin said it was ‘beyond urgent’ at this stage that Sligo Airport get its money.…