Local TD confirms Sinn Féin will not oppose extension of Special Criminal Court
A Sligo Leitrim TD says that although Sinn Féin will not oppose a one-year extension of the Special Criminal Court, they still have concerns over it. The non-jury court was used to jail many Provisional IRA members during the Troubles, but is now mainly used for gangland cases. …
IFA meet with UK counterparts to discuss drystock issue
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions across the UK to discuss issues affecting drystock farmers. The meeting in London was an opportunity to discuss a range of issues impacting on drystock farmers here in Ireland and across the UK. The…
Lowering the voting age to 16 – Pringle outlines his case
A Dail Bill to lower the voting age to 16 is being put forward by Donegal Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle. He’s been explaining his reasons for so doing, and rejects criticism that those aged 16 are not mature enough to be given a vote OceanFM Ireland · Lowering the…
I’m no bully insists Doherty in response to Varadkar comments
Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty has rejected claims by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar that he was engaged in bullying during last week’s Dail exchanges between them. Deputy Doherty says he doesn’t care what Deputy Varadkar says about him and that he needs to get back to dealing with the core issues,…
Carrick-On-Shannon to host Donegal’s All-Ireland LGFA quarter-final
Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-On-Shannon has been chosen as the venue for Donegal’s TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship quarter-final with Dublin on July 9th. Maxi Curran’s side qualified for the quarter-finals following Cork’s 2-10 to 1-5 victory over Waterford on Saturday which saw the Tír Chonaill women…
Two wards hit by Covid outbreak at Sligo University Hospital
Two wards at Sligo University Hospital are currently affected by a Covid-19 outbreak. Management at the hospital has confirmed that 19 patients are currently being treated for Covid at the hospital. Visiting in outbreak wards is limited to compassionate grounds only and must be arranged in advance by…
Lack of accommodation proves challenge for major tourist attraction
The manager of a major tourist attraction in the North West says the lack of available accommodation in parts the local region will prevent it from achieving it’s full tourism potential. Sean Delaney is the manager of the Rainbow Ballroom of romance in Glenfarne. The popular tourist location…