Progress expected shortly on Inishmurray boat trips
There are hopes that there will be a solution early this year to the long-running issue of access for passengers from tour boats to Inishmurray Island off the north Sligo coast. Boat trips to the…
New business support package to provide a boost for local businesses
The Education Minister has welcomed the announcement of an investment package to support business across the North West in response to Brexit. Donegal TD Joe McHugh says the money announced will provide a major boost…
Government need to support eco-friendly farmers – McConalogue
A Donegal Fianna Fail TD says the Government’s got to support farmers with eco-friendly farms. The party’s Agriculture spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue says 2,000 Irish farmers have been frozen-out of the latest initiative to support greener…
Over 25 people waiting for a bed at the regions two main University hospitals
28 people are waiting for a bed this morning at the two main acute hospitals in the north west. Letterkenny University Hospital has 18 people waiting for a bed, with a further 10 at Sligo…
Hospitals bracing for major surge in patient attendances
Hospital emergency departments are bracing themselves for a major surge in patient attendances from today. The expected increase is driven by high flu levels and increased capacity after Christmas. It comes after new figures from…
Funeral takes place today for Donegal nurse killed in freak accident in Australia
The funeral takes place today of the 26-year old south Donegal nurse who was killed in a freak accident in Australia. Mary Ellen Molloy, daughter of Terence and Angela Molloy, from Ardara, had emigrated to…
Counties with smaller populations have lowest penalty points
Leitrim and Sligo are among the counties in which motorists have the lowest number of penalty points on their licences. Last year, Sligo motorists had 6,130 points on their licences while those in Leitrim had…
