Sports commentators advised against use of phrases ‘handbags’, ‘nitty gritty’, ‘sold down the river’
Terms like ‘handbags’ to describe on on-the-field scuffle, and ‘nitty gritty’ and ‘sold down the river’ should not be used by sports commentators – in a document produced by an international broadcaster. The new non-offensive guidelines are discussed by long-time local sports commentator, John Lynch OceanFM Ireland · Sports…
Barnesmore Gap Greenway project off to a good start
The Barnesmore Gap Greenway project has gotten off to a good start. Around 200 people attended a two-day public consultation on the project held in Donegal Town and Ballybofey. A number of routes are currently on the table and while it’s an early stage it is hoped that…
24 people awaiting admission to North West’s hospitals
There were 24 people awaiting admission to the North West’s two main hospitals today. There were 21 people waiting in Sligo University Hospital, with a further 3 waiting in Letterkenny. University Hospital Limerick remains the most overcrowded hospital in the country today, with 84 people on trolleys there.…
Tánaiste accuses Donegal Sinn Fein TD of scaremongering over energy crisis
The Tánaiste has accused a Donegal Sinn Fein TD of scaremongering over the ongoing energy crisis. Deputy Pearse Doherty has hit out at Michael Martin over a Government decision to terminate energy credits for households. The final energy credit for 200 hundred euro will be issued to people…
Sligo Councillor backs calls for energy savings to be passed to all customers
A local Sinn Féin Councillor has backed calls made by his party to ensure energy companies pass on savings made on wholesale charges to all customers. It comes after Electric Ireland announced this week that they will be reducing bills for small and medium enterprises by 10%, with energy companies…
Calls for Transport Minister to reopen Claremorris to Collooney rail line
It’s thought that the reopening of the railway line between Claremorris and Collooney would provide major opportunities for the North West. It’s argued that the move would provide the longest freight line in Ireland, providing access to timber supply in south Donegal. The comments were made in the Dail by…
Donegal win hurling’s Conor McGurk Cup
Donegal hurlers lifted the Conor McGurk Cup title for 2023 on Thursday night with a comprehensive 5-28 to 0-12 win over Ulster University at the Dub in Belfast. The final of Ulster hurling’s warm-up competition had been delayed for a few weeks because of fixture congestion around the national league.…