Stephen Goldrick to captain Leitrim hurlers
Leitrim hurlers have named Stephen Goldrick from the Leitrim Gaels club as their new captain for the Allianz Hurling League season, which begins this weekend. Gavin O Hagan, Cluainín Iomáint (Glencar Manorhamilton) and Conor Hackett, St Mary’s are the vice-captains. Leitrim begin their Division 3B league campaign this Saturday afternoon…
Government questioned over approach in supporting asylum seekers
A Sligo Leitrim TD has questioned the Government’s approach in supporting those seeking international protection here. Speaking in the Dail this morning, Independent TD Marc MacSharry claimed that in some cases, there are asylum seekers currently a lot better off financially than Irish people. He also claimed that…
Dungloe to be host town for Donegal Fleadh
It’s been confirmed that Dungloe will be the host town for the Donegal Fleadh over the next two years. The festival of traditional Irish music and dance is taking place over the 10th to the 12th of May, with various events in a number of venues in the west…
More bus shelters needed across Leitrim
More bus shelters need to be added in towns and villages across Leitrim. That’s the view of Councillor Mary Bohan, who was calling for additional shelters in Drumkeeran. Councillor Justin Warnock also made the case for more shelters to be put in place in Kinlough. Locations that had previously been…
Yellow wind warning coming into effect for North West this morning
A wet and windy Wednesday’s on the way, with a weather warning for five counties. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind alert for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from 8am until 1pm today. Wave overtopping is expected in coastal areas, with strong and gusty southwesterly winds, and…
Calls for safe walking route to be put in place in Strandhill
It’s hoped that a safe walking route will be established on a busy stretch of road in Strandhill. The route from the rugby club leading to the local church is said to be treacherous but is still widely used by both cyclists and pedestrians. There’s ongoing concern locally that it’s…
Donegal school under financial pressure after sharp increase in student population
A Donegal school is said to be out tens of thousands of euro due to red tape on Government supports for asylum seekers. Sessiaghoneill National School in Ballybofey has experienced a 33% increase in their school population due to an intake of refugee children. However, it’s understood that because the…