Laghey awarded funding to get new community park
A new community park is on the way to Laghey. It’s after the village was awarded €250k as part of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme earlier today. The project is set to include an outdoor recreational amenity and play space. Local Donegal Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael…
Donegal Cllr welcomes Killybegs Garda station enhancements
The Killybegs Garda station has been open more days and longer hours since the employment of an administrative position. This was welcomed by local councillors at the recent Donegal Joint Policing Committee meeting, where it was highlighted that it has resulted in a larger Garda presence in the area.…
Sligo County Council unanimously support motion to reopen Western Rail Corridor
Sligo County Council have unanimously supported a motion to reopen the Western Rail Corridor. The motion was proposed by Mayor of Sligo and Independent Councillor, Declan Bree, who believes the rail corridor is a crucial piece of infrastructure for the region. Although the All Island Strategic Rail Review is yet…
Donegal based Tom Murray elected as new President of IPU
The Irish Pharmacy Union has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. He has been a pharmacy owner, based in Donegal since 2001. Mr. Murray first qualified as a pharmacist, from Manchester University in 1995. He has previously served in a number of roles with…
Roads policing units still need support despite drop in arrests
The recent drop in arrests for road offences does not mean that incidents of that nature aren’t happening. That’s the view of Sinn Fein’s Transport Spokesperson, Martin Kenny, after figures released showed a decline in arrests driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and for speeding. Last year, 7,771…
Beach accessible wheelchair being launched at Murvagh beach
A beach accessible wheelchair and hoist is being launched at Murvagh beach this week. The equipment is set to have a life changing impact for those living with a disability in the area. The official launch of the chair will take place this coming Friday May 3rd at…
Fianna Fáil’s local election candidates for Leitrim announced
Fianna Fáil have added 7 candidates to the local election ticket in Leitrim, 5 of which are sitting councillors. The candidates are Cllr Mary Bohan and Cllr Justin Warnock in the Manorhamilton Electoral Area, Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Paddy Farrell, and Mr Stephen King in the Carrick-on-Shannon Electoral Area,…