North West primary schools urged to take part in EU Blue Star Programme
Europe is now in the news more than ever because of Brexit. So it’s perhaps a suitable time for primary school pupils throughout the north west to take an opportunity that’s now available to learn…
Gardai seek witnesses to Donegal accident involving car with five young men
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after five young men were injured in a crash in West Donegal. The single car collision happened at Loughanure shortly before midnight Friday night. Emergency services treated all five young…
Donegal Parish Church to stage special open day
A special event will take place in Donegal tomorrow to mark national heritage week. Donegal Parish Church will hold an open day tomorrow between 3 and 5 p.m. Tomorrow’s event will afford members of the…
Public urged not to remove ring-buyos
Safety chiefs are urging the public to report any damaged or stolen ring-buoys along Irish waterways. The rings are used in emergencies, to pull people ashore who find themselves at risk of drowning. …
Concerns about plans to merge Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal Garda divisions
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says the merging of Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal Garda Divisions is cause for huge concern and may over stretch resources in the border region. Yesterday, plans were announced to merge the Garda divisions…
Donegal TD claims home help packages available only when someone dies
Donegal TD and Leas Ceann Comhairle, Pat the Cope Gallagher, says the only way a Home Help Package can be provided to those in need is if someone currently in receipt of home help dies.…
Leitrim council seeking opinions on property tax
Leitrim County Council is looking for the public’s input about changing the basic rate for the local property tax. The general public is encouraged to make written submissions to assist councillors in passing a rate,…