Survey of birds called Swifts taking place in Sligo
A survey of the small migratory birds known as Swifts is to take place in County Sligo from now until about August. Swifts, which are very similar to swallows, fly to Ireland from southern Africa,…
Irish Water complete repairs of burst watermain in bundoran
Irish Water says it has now completed repairs to a section of a burst watermain in Bundoran. A large number of households and businesses in the West end of Bundoran had been left without water…
People reminded on how to protect themselves on Lyme Awareness Day
Today is Lyme Awareness Day and with the upcoming summer months, people are being reminded to protect themselves against the disease. It’s spread by a hard bodied tick that latches onto peoples skin and feeds…
Councillors says Revenue figures show Donegal ‘unfairly targeted’ with VRT checkpoints
A Donegal election candidate is claiming the county is being unfairly targetted when it comes to Customs and Revenue checkpoints for vehicle registration tax. Independent candidate Sinead Stewart says this is shown by figures she…
Murphy blasts European Candidates for failing to discuss climate issues
A local election candidate has hit out at the no show of any four of the Fianna Fáil or Fine Gal European Candidates at a European elections hustings event which was organised by the Environmental…
DVAS disappointed in not receiving additional funding
The Domestic Violence and Advocacy Service based in Sligo says it is disappointed the service has not received any assistance from the Department of Youth Affairs and Children in it’s latest round of funding announcements.…
Number of premises in West Donegal left without water over the weekend
A large number of households and businesses in the West end of Bundoran have been left without water over the course of the weekend. Local election candidate Michael McMahon has criticized Irish water for what…
