The risk of fuel poverty increasing for many
The move to increase electricity costs at the same time the country moving into the fourth wave of Covid-19 has been described as far from ideal by a local Councillor. Councillor Padraig Fallon Says the confirmation that Electric Ireland is to increase their residential electricity prices by 9% and…
Walker rescued on Sliabh Liag
A walker was rescued on Sliabh Liag yesterday evening by the Donegal Mountain rescue team. It’s believed the walker became lost due to poor visibility caused by fog. The Mountain Rescue team was called at 7 o’clock last night and located the walker using specialist technology. The person was…
New movie being blamed for rise in boy racer meet-ups across NW
Increasing numbers of boy races meeting up at night time in rural areas and engaging in driving stunts is putting lives at risk. That’s according to the road safety officer with Mayo County Council, who claims that latest Fast and the Furious movie may have a part to play in…
Morrison remembers hunger strikes ahead of local Joe McDonnell commemoration
It’s 40 years ago this week since the death of the fifth H-Block hunger striker, Joe McDonnell, and Sligo Sinn Fein will mark the occasion, remembering him as a General Election candidate in Sligo-Leitrim in 1981. Former Director of Publicity, Danny Morrison, will address the online event, and gives his…
People encouraged to check for Radon gas in their home
Residents across the north west are being urged to check levels of Radon in their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas that causes lung cancer that is formed in the ground by the radioactive decay of uranium which is present in all rocks and soils. According to information from the…
Outdoor dining was ‘unfeasible’ over the weekend due to weather
The Restaurants Association says it’s willing to work day and night to ensure indoor dining can reopen alongside international travel. Hospitality industry representatives are meeting with Government officials this afternoon to seek a workable plan that would see restaurants, pubs and cafes fully reopen from July 19th. Restaurateurs say it’s…
Investigation into oil on River Eske
Locals noticing what appears to be oil on the surface of the River Eske are raising concern. There have been reports of the oil for a number of weeks with the recent rainfall yesterday exacerbating the issue. Local Independent Councillor, Tom Conaghan, has been informed by the Donegal County Council…