Sewage treatment in north west — lot done, lot more to do
Eight towns and villages in the north west — all in County Donegal — are among more than 30 around the country that released raw sewage into the environment in 2020 because they did not have treatment plants. However, Irish Water says that since its establishment, Donegal has had one…
Donegal INTO head says now’s an opportunity for children to learn more about climate change
The Donegal-born general secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organisation says there’s now an opportunity in schools to educate students more about climate change. A group of teaching unions have come together as the Cop26 summit continues in Scotland. The INTO says teachers need to be given a stronger role…
Johnny Kenny signs three-year contract with Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers 18-year-old striker Johnny Kenny has signed a new three-year contract with the club. Rovers confirmed the news on Wednesday afternoon – which is sure to delight club supporters everywhere. The Riverstown teenager has been one of Rovers most exciting performers during the 2021 season. In an impressive debut…
Ireland West Airport Knock back to 60% of normal business
We’re back – that’s the message from management of Ireland West Airport Knock, who report a slow but steady return to business and people travelling. They say they’ve had a very busy September and October and are operating at 60% of normal rates – MD Joe Gilmore and Head of…
President Higgins launches Down Syndrome mural in Tubbercurry
While in Tubbercurry in south Sligo yesterday for the centenary commemoration of the Connaught Rangers mutiny, President Michael D Higgins also performed another duty. It was the launch of a mural in the town to mark the 50th anniversary of Down Syndrome Ireland, of which the President is patron. The…
Opposition to Northern Ireland Protocol needs to be toned down – Fermanagh MLA
A Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA is urging those in the north opposing the Northern Ireland protocol to tone down their opposition. Jemma Dolan was responding to this week’s bus attack in Newtownards in County Down where a bus was hijacked and set on fire. She says…
Rent cap will not prevent further hardship for tenants – Pringle
A Donegal TD is describing as ‘too little too late’ the moves by the Housing Minister to bring legislation to cabinet to cap rent increases at 2% Landlords will only be able to raise rents by the rate of inflation or a maximum of 2% whichever is lower. …