Calls for Achonry Farmer’s Market to be restored
The last Achonry Farmer’s Market took place at the weekend, the redevelopment on the grounds of the Coolaney-Mullinabreena GAA Club has meant the market can no longer continue there, after 4 years. Val Robus and TD Marian Harkin express hopes that planning regulations can allow the market to again become…
Young Sligo family narrowly avoid eviction
A young Sligo family are said to have narrowly avoided eviction today. The single mother and her two children are living in emergency accommodation provided by Sligo County Council for around nine months, but it’s claimed that the Council were to no longer provide assistance to them. The…
Motorist caught drug driving in Ballyshannon
A motorist has been caught drug driving in Ballyshannon. Gardai were patrolling the area this morning when they stopped a vehicle. The driver subsequently tested positive for Cocaine, was arrested and taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station. Gardai took further samples and the driver has since been released…
Livelihoods at risk over Norwegian overfishing
A call to action has been made to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters, including those in the north west. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Ireland’s small fishing fleet stands to lose up to €17 million in 2025 from a proposed mackerel cut. The organisation say this is…
Donegal trio set to be included in Ulster interprovincial squad
It’s emerged that three Donegal players have been included in the Ulster inter-provincial squad for the upcoming series in Croke Park this weekend. Managers are submitting their full squads today, however, it has been reported by the Donegal Democrat that Donegal’s Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Thompson and Dáire Ó Baoill have…
Large group from North West in Dublin for hospitality protests
A large delegation from the North West is making its way towards Dublin today as part of the hospitality industry’s day of action. Protests are taking place in the capital against what they claim is the government’s neglect of the sector. Following the latest budget, the hospitality VAT…
Investigation into suspected illegal peat extraction ‘tip of iceberg’
It’s claimed that the sites identified in an investigation into suspected illegal peat extraction may only be the tip of the iceberg. A site in County Sligo is one of 38 areas of particular concern as part of the major investigation. The Environmental Protection Agency has opened scores…