Funeral has taken place of Damien Conlon
The funeral has taken place of Damien Conlon. The funeral mass of the Sligo native took place earlier today in St. Anne’s Church, Cranmore Mourners consisting of family, friends, neighbours, associates and former colleagues heard…
Leitrim Councillor calls for creation of walkway and slipway at Spencer Harbour
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District has heard how the efforts of a community group in Drumkeerin to develop a popular tourism location is being prohibited by difficulties in securing funding. Local Councillor…
‘Let’s Talk Mental Health’ event to take place on Monday
A Sligo Councillor has invited members of the public to attend a talk at ATU’s Sligo campus on Monday. Councillor Marie Casserly will MC the talk with entertainer Rory O’Connor of Rory’s Stories in…
Donegal TD slams presence of super trawlers in Irish waters
The presence of ‘monster vessels’ in Irish waters has been described as a kick in the teeth to the many fishermen in the North West who are struggling with further quotas. It comes as the…
IFA National Sheep Chair condemns attack on farmer
The IFA national Sheep Chairman has condemned the physical assault on a farmer in Wicklow that is understood to have taken place when walkers insisted that dogs be allowed access to a route on the…
Four enterprises in North West to share almost €400,000 under Scaling Up Fund
Four enterprises in the North West are to share almost 400,000 euro under the Scaling Up Fund. The funding is to enable these social enterprises to develop and expand the vital services that they…
Graham Dwyer loses appeal against his conviction for murder
Graham Dwyer has lost his appeal against his conviction for the murder of Elaine O’Hara. The Cork-born architect claimed he had been denied a fair trial, but this afternoon, the Court of Appeal dismissed all…