Gardai renew appeal in Andrew Burns case
Gardai are renewing their appeal for information about the murder of Andrew Burns in Castlefin, Co. Donegal. Andrew was 27 years old at the time of his death on the 12th February 2008 at Donnyloop…
‘Still Waiting’ campaign to hold vigils outside hospitals
A vigil is being held outside the hospitals in the North West later this week to highlight people’s opposition to the long waiting lists and ongoing numbers waiting on trolleys across the country. It follows…
Donegal TD says new independent management needed in An Garda Siochana
The Garda Commissioner says she’s not stepping aside and inists she’s not guilty of anything. Noirín O’Sullivan’s issued a statement this lunchtime after Fianna Fáil pulled back from fully supporting her during the Maurice McCabe…
Bishop: ‘Joined up thinking needed to solve health crisis’
A Catholic bishop says joined-up thinking is needed in order to provide adequate step-down facilities and nursing home care for those leaving hospitals. Bishop Kevin Doran of the Diocese of Elphin, a former chaplain at…
Sligo’s Hawk’s Well Theatre gets half million euro in funding
Sligo’s main arts theatre has been awarded a funding boost of over half a million euro. The Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo is getting €550,000 as part of the Creative Ireland programme, with funding provided…
Wild Atlantic Way has major potential for Donegal
With Brexit approaching, the chief executive of Donegal County Council says the Wild Atlantic Way is one area of major potential for the county. Seamus Nelly points out that a recent study found that only…
Calls for means tests for carers to be relaxed
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the means test on the carers allowance needs to be relaxed as part of the solution to our health crisis. Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry says there are a number…