Women entrepreneurs in Donegal urged to apply for support from Ambition scheme
Donegal women are being encouraged to apply for support under an intiative aimed at helping entrepreneurs. Ambition, run by the Local Enterprise Office in Donegal, is now in its second year and open to female…
IFA says department’s handling of BEAM scheme has deen ‘disastrous’
The Department of Agriculture’s handling of the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure, better known as the BEAM scheme, has been disastrous. That’s according to IFA President Tim Cullinan. The BEAM monies were provided to suckler and…
Donegal TD denies Dail motion of no-confidence in Coveney is a publicity stunt
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has denied his party’s Dail motion of no-confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney is a publicity stunt: Although Minister Coveney is expected to survive the vote, much attention is…
President Higgins pays tribute to local radio involvement in Irish Music Month
The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has thrown his support behind Irish Music Month, an initiative that aims to showcase the talent Ireland has to offer in the music scene It is supported by…
29 Covid-19 patients in north west hospitals
The number of Covid patients in Irish hospitals has dropped below 300 for the first time in three weeks. It’s fallen to 292 from 309 yesterday. There’s been a 12% drop in those in hospital…
System for issuing felling licenses ‘nonsensical’ says Sligo Councillor
A Sligo Councillor says it’s ‘absolutely ridiculous’ that while Ireland has sufficient timber for construction, it’s taking the government at least a year to issue a felling license. Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly says there are…
First class trip for sea turtle found in Donegal
A logger head turtle found in Rosbeg in Co. Donegal two years ago is being flown from Dublin to Gran Canaria today. The Three year old Julius Caesar, named by those who found him due…