Speeding motorists in north west caught on National Slow Down Day
Rural roads are being targeted with speed checks today. Gardaí are focusing on the routes, as almost four out of five road fatalities so far this year have occurred on roads where an 80 kilometre…
MacManus: ‘Tories pandering to right-wing press that has created toxic atmosphere’
It’s very hard to second guess what the British government’s position will be on the EU proposals to resolve disagreements over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. That’s according to Sinn Fein MEP Chris…
Push on to get €200,000 for Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote
There are renewed calls for three key towns in County Sligo to be given the €200,000 they are each seeking under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Two of the towns, Collooney and Ballisodare, are…
UNESCO judges visit Cuilcagh Lakeland’s Geopark
Two judges from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, are in the Cavan/Fermanagh area this week to review the activities of the world-renown Cuilcagh Lakeland’s Geopark. It’s part of an UNESCO Global…
CAP sheep money ‘enough to buy bag of nuts for a ewe’
The Leitrim-based vicechairman of the IFA sheep committee is criticising agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue over what he says is the lack of funding for sheep farmers under the new phase of the Common Agricultural Policy.…
Donegal GP supports rollout of carbon monoxide monitors
A Donegal GP says carbon monoxide monitors in schools will help alert teachers that the quality of air in a classroom may be poor and that more ventilation is required. It’s costing 4 million euro…
Donegal children tell what it’s like to live in Mica-affected homes
Children from Donegal have written to a number of ministers, describing what it’s like to live in a mica-affected home. 50 children held a protest outside Leinster House yesterday afternoon, to deliver their letters and…