Farming official fears delayed ACRE payments will impact many local families
A Leitrim Councillor and member of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue to take action on the delays in ACRES payments to farmers. Brendan…
Pearse Road reopened following accident
Pearse Road has reopened following an accident last night. A male cyclist lost his life last night in what is believed to have been a single vehicle accident. The road was closed for a period…
Dáil hears how the sight of ambulances backing up at LUH is a regular occurrence
The Dáil has heard how the sight of ambulances backed up at Letterkenny university Hospital while their crews, and patients wait for space inside the facility is becoming an all too familiar sight. Donegal…
Sligo Leitrim TD pushes for immediate supports for businesses in Leitrim Village
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for immediate supports and interim funding to be established for businesses impacted by the recent tornado that hit Leitrim Village. Deputy Marian Harkin made the calls in the…
Agri-food regulator post welcomed by Minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the appointment of the agri-food regulator. The position was formed earlier this week. The independent body will be in charge of analysing the business relationship…
First anniversary of Private Seán Rooney today
Today marks the first anniversary of Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon. The 24-year-old who lived in Newtowncunningham was killed during an attack on UN peacekeeping soldiers. Private Rooney was described as a “national hero”…
Representatives needed on Irish Deer Management Strategy Group
The absence of a representative from the Irish Deer Commission in the newly established Irish Deer Management Strategy Group has been criticised by a local election candidate. It’s hoped that recommendations published last week from…
