Ulster Bank announce they are withdrawing from the Irish market
Ulster Bank has announced a phased withdrawal from the Irish market. The bank’s wind down will take place over a number of years, with no immediate change for customers. In a statement, Ulster…
Next 48 hours of talks over Leaving Cert vital says Donegal TD
The former Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has claimed that the talks which will take place between the teachers unions and the Department of Education over the next 48 hours will be vital when it…
Donegal Councillor urges Ulster Bank to make statement
A Donegal Councillor is calling on Ulster bank to immediately release a statement in relation to their future. The calls are made as customers of the bank across the north west are assessing their options…
Sligo teacher expresses concern over Leaving Cert
A Sligo Teacher’s union official has expressed his concern in relation to this year’s Leaving Cert examinations Students are being given the option between predictive grades or sitting the exams. Those who decide to sit…
Differential pricing bill debated in the dail
A bill introduced by a north west TD aimed at combating differential pricing has been debated in the dail. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty introduced the Insurance (Restriction on Differential Pricing) Bill 2021 which aims to…
New banking models on the way for rural communities
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concern over recent reports linking a merger between Bank of Ireland and An Post. It’s understood that Bank of Ireland is reviewing its branch network, which is leading to…
Concern expressed over British variant of Covid-19
The Department of Health have confirmed that 34 more people have died from Covid-19. 650 additional cases of the virus were also reported yesterday. There were 12 new cases in Donegal, less than 5…
