Visitor numbers plummet during summer – Local tourism industry reacts
Overseas visitor numbers to Ireland fell by 37% during the summer seasons this year, figures from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation reveal. Paul Diver of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh puts it down to the accommodation prices being charged in some parts of the country, as well as the lack…
Glenfin v MacCumhaills postponed as mark of respect
Donegal GAA has postponed this Saturday evening’s senior football championship round 3 game between Glenfin and MacCumhaill’s as a mark of respect to Gareth Martin, who died suddenly this week. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday evening in Glenfin at 6pm. The fixture will be re-arranged for a later…
‘Auld ones’ not suitable for Gardai- Ex-Garda slams plans to increase recruitment age limit
Plans are afoot to change the recruitment age limits for Gardai, with reports that those up to the age of 50 would be eligible to apply. Former Manorhamilton-based Garda Gerry Murphy has lambasted the idea saying it’s highly unsuitable in such a job, where experience through the ranks is as…
Local councillor calls for action on overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital
There are further calls for immediate short term measures to address overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital ahead of the winter months. It comes as figures released yesterday have revealed that the hospital was the fourth most overcrowded nationwide in August, with a total 737 people waiting for a bed…
Sligo Restaurant owner describes increased VAT rate as ‘another blow’
A Sligo Restaurant owner has described the decision to increase the 9 per cent VAT rate as another major blow for business that are looking to recover from a summer where tourist figures were down. The Restaurant Association of Ireland says the move by the Government will result in…