Fisherman in Donegal express concern ahead of Council of Fisheries Ministers
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. The Donegal based group claim that the industry is already in a state of heightened anxiety…
Families in the North West now benefiting from a new childcare scheme
Families from across the north west are benefiting from a new childcare scheme which is providing subsidies. After just three weeks from when applications were lodged to the National Childcare Scheme a total of 562…
Major overhaul required for direct provision model
Direct Provision for people seeking asylum in Ireland needs to be urgently reformed. That’s according to Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle, who is a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality.…
Brexit no excuse for failing to hold general election
A Sligo Leitrim TD has accused the two main political parties of using Brexit for an excuse for not going to the Country. The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on justice and equality, Deputy martin Kenny has…
Met Eireann extend weather warning until Monday morning
Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow warning for snow and ice until 10am Monday morning. Scattered wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow are expected, especially on high ground, leaving icy stretches on roads…
Visiting restrictions remain at Letterkenny University Hospital for second weekend in a row
For the 2nd weekend in a row, visiting restrictions are in place at Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, management say that due to ongoing cases of flu people are asked not to visit patients…
Met Eireann issue two weather warnings for the north west
Two weather warnings have been issued for the north west. A status yellow warning for snow and icy conditions is in affect from one minute past midnight tonight and remains until 11.59pm Saturday night. The…