Local publicans say delayed reopening is ‘a hammer blow’
Publicans say the delay in reopening pubs is a ‘hammer blow’. Pubs not serving food must now stay shut until August 10th. That’s after the government decided to delay Phase Four of the Covid reopening…
Stricter penalties urged for online abuse of politicians
Calls have been made for stricter sanctions and penalties to be imposed on those who engage in online abuse of politicians. A recent study of 60 TDS and Senators by The Irish Times reported that…
Swimmers, kayakers praised for Rosses Point rescue
A number of swimmers and kayakers are being praised today for their help in rescuing a swimmer who got into difficulty in the sea at Rosses Point yesterday evening. The swimmer was off the first…
No new Covid cases in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim
The health minister has played down the impact of foreign travel on the spread of the coronavirus following the news Ireland won’t be moving to phase four of the easing of Coronavirus restrictions next week.…
Missing woman last seen in Donegal
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 68-year old woman last seen in Donegal. Ann O’Donoghue is missing from Annagry area of the county since July 14th She is 5’2″,…
Local Councillor rejects Broadband charge
A local Councillor has dismissed suggestions that people building new homes in rural Ireland will have to cover the cost of connecting to the new National Broadband Plan. The Sunday Business recently reported…
Mayo’s Dara Calleary is new Minister for Agriculture
Dara Calleary has been named as the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Jack Chambers has been named the new government Chief Whip while Sean Fleming has been promoted to Junior Minister in…