I felt shame and embarrassment – Rape victim Sineád speaks out
Sineád O’Neill of Killybegs has given a very honest interview of her ordeal, after her attacker was yesterday jailed for 17 years for rape, assault and coercive control. Sineád says she actually felt shame at becoming a victim, and that although she knew her life was in danger, she could…
Donegal TD claims new guidelines on personal injuries is benefiting insurance companies and not customers
A Donegal TD has expressed concern that new legislation introduced around personal injuries is lining the pockets of insurance companies, while there is little evidence in any reductions on the premiums that customers are forced to pay. Compensation paid out by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board fell by almost…
Safety warning issued ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
People are being urged to take care on or near the water over the Bank Holiday weekend. A multi-agency appeal has been issued by the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI, Water Safety Ireland and Met Éireann. Beach goers are being asked to be mindful to check weather forecasts and…
Sligo IFA official questions how emission reductions will be achieved
The Chairperson of the IFA in Sligo says the decision to force a 25% reduction on agricultural emission levels was a bad day for rural Ireland. The decision was taken by the government partners yesterday evening with various figures between 22 and 30 per cent being debated over the…
No cuts to cattle herds as part of emissions targets – McConalogue
Farmers will not have to make any cuts to their cattle herds as part of emissions targets set out by the government, according to the Agriculture Minister. A reduction of 25 per cent for the agriculture sector was agreed by government ministers after extensive talks this week. There…
‘Growing interest’ in those seeking to live in rural parts of Leitrim
There’s said to be a growing interest in those seeking to live in rural parts of County Leitrim. Latest figures from Leitrim County Council show that there’s an average of 12 bids per Council owned property in the Manorhamilton MD alone. The statistics have also revealed that there…
Motorcyclist critical following overnight crash in Donegal
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Donegal. Gardaí attended the scene of the crash between a car and a motorcycle on the road between Letterkenny and Ramelton. The motorcyclist, a male in his 20s, was injured and transferred to Letterkenny University…