Local disappointment over decision to close Fermanagh School
The news that a High School in Fermanagh where students from Donegal and Leitrim also attended is to close has been greeted with disappointment. The Minister for education in Northern Ireland – Peter…
Man arrested in Ballyshannon on suspicion of drugs driving
A man has been arrested in Ballyshannon on suspicion of drug driving. Donegal gardai stopped a car at Rockfield yesterday morning as part of Operation Fanacht. The man subsequently tested positive for the presence…
Former Donegal Sergeant express concern over weekend protests
A former Donegal Garda Sergeant has expressed concern over future protests that are planned for this weekend and St Patrick’s Day. Retired Sergeant Christy Galligan made as the comments ahead of the Garda Commissioner…
Lowest daily number of Covid-19 cases recorded since mid-December
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says Ireland’s continuing to make good progress in the fight against Covid-19. Yesterday the country recorded its lowest daily number of cases since mid-December, at 359. The Department…
Dáil to debate opening places of worship
Rural TDs are calling on the government to reopen places of worship in time for Easter. The Rural Independent Group will raise the issue in the Dáil later, claiming Ireland is an “outlier” when…
Sligoman Pat McCann stepping down as CEO of Dalata hotel group
Sligoman Pat McCann is stepping down as CEO of the Dalata hotel group, which he founded in 2007, becoming Ireland’s largest and Britain’s fastest-growing hotel operator. Revenue at the hotel chain fell 68% last year,…
Online IFA meeting this evening to discuss bank closures
Concerns have been expressed in farming circles in relation to the closure of Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank branches in the North West. To discuss the situation, the Connaught branch of the IFA are…
