New Government programme targets Sligo surgical hub
The new programme for Government includes an ambition to build a surgical hub in Sligo. The document was published today, and has a proposal to explore the provision of an additional hub for the…
New Donegal to Dublin bus timetable welcomed
The news that Expressways will be implementing an improved timetable for its Route 30, Donegal to Dublin service has been welcomed. The new timetable will come into effect later this month on the Route…
Concerns in Donegal pubs over latest pint price increase
A Donegal publican has raised concerns over the latest price increases set for the industry. From February 3rd, Diageo will increase the price of their draught products by six cent per pint, excluding VAT.…
Frustration over proposal to relocate Donegal Education Centre
More frustration has been expressed over the proposal to relocate the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny. The building has been based in Donegal Town for 27 years, with many of the staff living locally.…
Sligo Councillor confident of programme for government being ratified despite concessions to Independents
Fianna Fail members will convene for a special ard fheis this weekend to vote on the draft Programme for Government. Party members received an email earlier this week inviting them to a Dublin hotel…
Man appears in district court charged with murder
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court, charged with the murder of his mother in County Cavan last weekend. Danny Heyneman, of Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, is also accused of the attempted murder of his…
Local Councillor expresses concern over driving test wait times
A Sligo Councillor is expressing concern with the waiting times that candidates have to wait before they can sit their driving tests Waiting lists for driving tests are up to seven months in some…
