Mike Pence expected to contest next US Presidential Election
It’s reported Mike Pence is set to enter the race for the White House in 2024. The former US Vice President is expected to announce his presidential campaign next week. Mr Pence’s Irish heritage stems from his grandfather, who immigrated from Tubbercurry in Co Sligo to the US…
Local TD claims the provision of housing in Donegal is ‘in absolute chaos’.
A Donegal TD has slammed the government for its failure to deliver affordable housing. Speaking in the Dáil Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn described the housing crisis in county Donegal as in “absolute chaos”. With non-affordable housing and defective blocks wreaking havoc in a number of homes, Independent TD…
Investigation underway after school bus damaged in Enniskillen
An investigation is underway after a school bus was damaged in Enniskillen. Police have issued an appeal for information after damage was caused to the rear window of the bus at Shanmullagh Primary School, Lettermoney Road, Enniskillen. The incident is believed to have happened between the afternoons of…
General Public asked to consider all care options before presenting at Emergency Departments
Health Officials in the North West are urging the public to consider all care options this June Bank Holiday Weekend before presenting at Emergency Departments. It’s anticipated that large numbers will be attending Emergency Departments over the next number of days and as a result frontline staff…
Road reopens following Donegal explosion
The road at Brinlack in west Donegal has reopened following a fatal explosion earlier this week. 43 year old Stephen Montgomery died as a result of the incident. His funeral takes place tomorrow. Gardai say that they are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Sligo University Hospital third most overcrowded in Ireland
Sligo University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. A total of 37 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals. 21 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 16 were waiting at Letterkenny. Limerick was the worst hit today…
Fears expressed by Ballyshannon councillor that Heritage projects in Donegal are missing out on funding
Concern has been raised that some heritage projects in Donegal are missing out on potential funding; It said to be down to insufficient resources in place and has led to calls for an assistant heritage officer to be employed to cope with the workload. The five year county…