Donegal councillor defends erasing English place names from signs
A Donegal councillor is defending erasing English place names from road signs in Gaeltacht areas of the county. A number of signs have been spray painted to leave only the Irish name. Local Independent councillor,…
Sligo arts group announces exhibition in vacant building
An arts group today announced details an exhibition it will be staging later this month in a vacant building in Sligo town. It’s Sligo-based ‘BaHa Visual Art Collective’s’ second art collection, entitled ‘Uninhabited.’ ‘BaHa Visual…
Donegal school affected by latest structural defects scandal
Some schools affected by the latest structural defects scandal – including one in Donegal -may not reopen in time for the new term. Safety issues have been identified at 17 schools, which were initially cleared for…
Contracts signed for high-tech upgrade works to Sligo road
A contract has been signed for upgrade works to a high-tech roads project in Sligo involving what is being described as an ‘Intelligent Transportation System’. The deal between Sligo County Council and Fox Building and…
Funding for Glenties Mens Shed
Funding has been announced for Glenties Mens Shed in County Donegal. €9,432 is being allocated under the LEADER programme, which focuses on supporting local community projects. Mens Sheds have proven popular around the country, bringing…
Call for HSE not to go ahead with abolition of Rehabilitative Training Allowance
A Donegal TD is calling on the HSE not go ahead with the abolition of a training allowance for those with disabilities from September 1st. But Independent Thomas Pringle is not hopeful. The Rehabilitative Training…
Delays on the Sligo to Dublin train service
There is a delay of over 50 minutes on the Sligo Dublin train service this afternoon. It’s understood an earlier mechanical issue has now been resolved however there are still delays as a result. Iarnrod…