Donegal allocated largest share under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Donegal has been allocated the biggest share of funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme for conservation repair to thatched structures. A dedicated €500,000 has been ring-fenced under the scheme nationally to maximise the availability of financial assistance to such owners, helping them offset other costs. Each Local…
50 drivers arrested in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal during Christmas & New Year Road Safety Campaign
50 drivers across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were arrested during December and early January for driving under the influence and drug driving. The Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign commenced on 1st December 2022 and concluded on 3rd January 2023. During this period, 32 drivers were arrested…
Sligo-Leitrim TD says Coillte plans are a “land grab”
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described plans by Coillte to enter into a joint venture arrangement with international private investment funds to support the purchase and planting of more than 50,000 hectares of land as a “land grab”. Deputy Marian Harkin said it’s proposed approximately 250,000 acres of forestry will…
Galway too strong for Leitrim in FBD opener
Holders Galway cruised to a 3-21 to 1-13 victory over Andy Moran’s Leitrim in Friday evening’s Connacht FBD opener at the Air Dome in Bekan. Galway full-forward Rob Finnerty did much of the damage, scoring 2-8 over the 70 minutes with Ian Burke also making a welcome return to the…
Fowley starts at outhalf for Connacht
Sligo native Nicole Fowley (pictured) will start at outhalf for Connacht in Saturday’s opening Vodafone women’s senior interprovincial championship game against Leinster at Energia Park. The Galwegians player is named at No 10 by head coach Lyndon Jones. Her ‘wegian’s clubmate captains the team at scrum half. Ballintogher’s Gráinne O’Loughlin,…
Summerhill College draw with St Gerald’s
Summerhill College senior gaelic footballers drew 2-16 a-piece with St Gerald’s of Castlebar in Friday’s Connacht Colleges senior ‘A’ football championship game at Markievicz Park. The game was part of the round-robin stage of the ‘A’ championship. The result sees Summerhill move onto three points from two matches played to…
Emergency services praised for swift response to major bus fire
The emergency services have been praised for their swift response to the major bus fire in Letterkenny last night. An investigation is continuing into the cause of the fire which broke out at the Dry Arch roundabout as the bus was leaving the town for Dublin. All passengers…