Candidate calls for ‘Irish Language Plan’ for Donegal
A Donegal general election candidate is calling for a new Irish language plan for Donegal. Green party candidate, Micheal White wants to to create a new “Irish Quarter” in Letterkenny where Irish-language businesses, restuarants and…
Plans for livestreaming of Sligo County Council meetings in the works
It looks like local political junkies are not likely to be able to enjoy livestreaming of Sligo County Council meetings any time soon. There ARE plans to livestream the meetings, work is being done to…
Islands off Donegal coast go to polls today
The first votes in the general election will be cast today on islands off the west coast. They include the likes of Inisfree off Donegal, where just 4 people are eligible to vote. The constituencies…
Two weather warning issued
Two status yellow warnings have been issued for wind and rain as Storm Ciara approaches. The wind warning comes into effect from 9am tomorrow morning until midnight on Sunday. The rain warning is from midday…
Donegal Intercultural Platform condemns hate speech heard on camping trail
The Donegal Intercultural Platform is condemning what it says is hate speech and racism by some candidates in the constituency. The voluntary organisation aims are to help develop an inclusive, welcoming and anti-racist society in…
Reports of another scam call across the region
There have been numerous reports across the north west of another scam call. This one claims to be calling on behalf of Amazon and asks if you would like to renew your Prime Subscription. The…
Calls to not ‘play party politics’ with Regional Garda Station project
‘Let’s not play party politics with the Regional Garda Station project.’ That’s according Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael general election candidate, Frank Feighan. Fianna Fail TD and candidate, Marc MacSharry, recently made claims that the Office of…