Post offices hit by changes to welfare payments
A warning has been issued by postmasters that the future of many rural post offices could be at risk unless the Department of Social Protection brings all social welfare payments back to a weekly collection.…
New playground to be opened in Carrick this Saturday
Saturday next will be a very special day for the community of Carrick in south Donegal. At 4pm the official opening will take place of Clós Súgartha Chois Abhainn or Riverside Playground. Covid-19 restrictions will…
No lifeguard at Rosses Point this Thursday
Visitors to the beach and those going into the sea at Rosses Point in County Sligo are urged to be extra careful tomorrow, Thursday. It’s because there will be no lifeguard on duty at the…
Man being questioned about attempted robbery at Sligo bookies
Gardai have arrested a man in connection with their investigation into the alleged attempted robbery of a bookmakers in Sligo town. It happened when a man entered the premises at about 7 o clock yesterday…
Local Publicans express disappointment with latest government decision
Publicans throughout the north west, particularly those in rural areas who do not serve food, have expressed their disappointment with the government’s decision yesterday evening not to allow them reopen as they had hoped on…
Gardaí investigating attempted robbery in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo are carrying out an investigation into an attempted robbery of a bookmaker shop in Sligo Town yesterday evening A male entered the premises at approximately 7 p.m. on and attempted to gain…
Ryan backs decision to delay phase four reopening
Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan says the recent spike in Covid-19 cases shows it was correct to delay the phase 4 re-opening. Latest figures show 45 new cases, 14 people are in hospital and 5…
