Warriors Run postponed again
For the second consecutive summer, there will no Warriors Run in Strandhill, Co Sligo. Event organisers announced their decision on Tuesday evening on Social Media. The 10-mile run, from the cannon at Strandhill to the summit of Knocknarea mountain and back, is a signature event on the Sligo sporting calendar…
Fans allowed into GAA matches from Monday
The GAA has confirmed that one-hundred supporters will be able to attend matches in the Republic from next Monday (June 7th). Crowds of 200 will be allowed into grounds with capacities above 5000. The Association is also hopeful that it can increase the amount of spectators allowed into a match…
Donegal councillors and NW MEPs asked for 1k each to support pyrite homeowners
Donegal Independent Cllr Frank McBrearty has asked all his council colleagues, as well as the 4 regional MEPs, to donate €1,000 apiece to help fund a legal challenge by those houseowners affected by the pyrite and MICA scandal. He insists those responsible for what has happened need to be held…
Property Tax revenue generated locally will stay in the north west
It’s being claimed that money raised from the changed local property tax will stay locally and not be distributed to other counties, according to the Finance Minister. New bands for the tax have been announced with fresh valuations to take place in November for the first time in eight…
Donegal Councillor urges town and villages to maximise unique selling points
A south Donegal councillor says the unique aspects of different towns and villages should be used in the formation of what he called a ‘place-based’ approach to regeneration. Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney made his proposal at this week’s meeting of Donegal County Council. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Sweeney%20web%200206.mp3
‘Mourners hugged, kissed and shook hands at our family funeral and we were happy to allow them’
Mary White’s husband, from Collooney, passed away two weeks ago. She says she and her family were happy to allow people sympathise with them in the traditional way, and believes the restrictions on actions such as shaking hands are over the top, as bereaved families need support from friends at…
Local TD shocked by small percentage of prison population vaccinated agaisnt Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice and Minister for Health to co-operate on a vaccine programme for staff and prisoners within the Irish penal system. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and equality, Martin Kenny TD has expressed his shock that only two %…