Sligo councillor cautiously welcomes new Bill on birth certs for adoptees
A Sligo councillor, whose late father was taken as a baby from his mother to an orphanage in Sligo, says a a new law which proposes to give adopted people access to their birth certificates…
Lack of building material hampering construction industry
The shortage of building materials and the rising costs of construction are now major contributing factors to the housing crisis in the northwest. That’s the warning from a Leitrim Councillor who says that the…
Faianna Fáil Councillor to be next Leitrim Cathaoirleach
Leitrim Fianna Fáil Councillors Paddy O’ Rourke from the Ballinamore Municipal District will be elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council today. The Council AGM will take place at 12.30. It’s…
Some students left high and dry by Northern Ireland’s minister of Economy
It’s emerged that students from Northern Ireland studying in Colleges such as IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT have been left behind by the Minister of Economy. Sinn Fein MLA Jemma Dolan says Students from…
Waterworld in Bundoran to remain closed; hopes Seaweed Baths will soon reopen
One of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions, Waterworld, is to remain closed for the remainder of this year. It’s in adherence to public health guidelines and to ensure the safety of both staff and patrons.…
New campaign launched to support LGBTI
It’s been claimed that 1 in 5 people who identify as LGBTI+ have been physically attacked because of their sexuality. A new campaign has been launched today to support the LGBTI community entitled BeLongG…
Number of hospitalisations should not be a factor in restrictions being lifted
A Donegal GP is warning the Government NOT to rely on the number of hospitalisations associated with Covid-19 when making decisions about easing restrictions next week. Dr Denis McCauley is the chair of the…
