Doherty says various candidates suitable for EU Commissioner job
Ireland’s nomination for EU Commissioner is likely to be made on Tuesday. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney is the front-runner for the job, while it’s believed EU Parliament vice-President Mairead McGuinness and Dublin MEP Frances…
Listen Back: Mass from Sligo Cathedral, Sunday the 30th of August
Mass from Sligo Cathedral, Sunday the 30th of August https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Mass%20300820.mp3
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says penalty points system is ‘scandalous’
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is describing the move by the Taoiseach to sign off on plans to impose penalty points on the industry as ‘scandalous’. It says it runs contrary to the Programme for Government,…
14 new Covid-19 cases in Donegal
14 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Co. Donegal. There were no new cases in Sligo, which is approaching two weeks without one, or Leitrim, which remains the only county nationally with no…
€120,000 winning EuroMillions ticket sold in Ballyshannon
A Donegal EuroMillions player won €120,000 in last nights draw. The winning ticket was sold in Pearse O’Neills Newsagents in Ballyshannon. The numbers in the main draw last night worth €142,306,851 were; 7, 12, 16,…
Preventing Covid: Lack of space a challenge in some north west primary schools
Lack of space has been one of the main challenges for primary schools as they welcome pupils back after more than five months. Adhering to Covid-19 requirements also necessitated major works for schools to ensure…
Councillor says vacancy report shows the need for continued investment in towns
A Sligo councillor and businessman says a report on commercial vacancy rates highlights the need to continue to invest in towns. West Sligo Independent Councillor Joe Queenan says the challenge for businesses is now being…
