Early progress being made on Sligo Pyrite talks
The meeting which took place this week between the Sligo Pyrite Action Group and the housing minister Darragh O’ Brien has been described ‘as extremely positive’. Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin took part…
Cancellation of express service has left passengers stranded in Dublin & Donegal
The Cancellation of an express bus service has left passengers stranded in Dublin & Donegal. A Donegal Councillor is describing as ‘unacceptable’ the service being provided on the route. Cllr Noel Jordan…
Landslide near Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim
A landslide has occurred near Ballinaglera in County Leitrim. The extent of the landslide is not clear at present but it’s thought no roads or infrastructure has been damaged. It’s understood that a forestry plantation…
Sewage treatment in north west — lot done, lot more to do
Eight towns and villages in the north west — all in County Donegal — are among more than 30 around the country that released raw sewage into the environment in 2020 because they did not…
Donegal INTO head says now’s an opportunity for children to learn more about climate change
The Donegal-born general secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organisation says there’s now an opportunity in schools to educate students more about climate change. A group of teaching unions have come together as the Cop26…
President Higgins launches Down Syndrome mural in Tubbercurry
While in Tubbercurry in south Sligo yesterday for the centenary commemoration of the Connaught Rangers mutiny, President Michael D Higgins also performed another duty. It was the launch of a mural in the town to…
Opposition to Northern Ireland Protocol needs to be toned down – Fermanagh MLA
A Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA is urging those in the north opposing the Northern Ireland protocol to tone down their opposition. Jemma Dolan was responding to this week’s bus attack in Newtownards in…
