Former Donegal TD Niall Blaney one of the frontrunners for Seanad by-election
A former Donegal TD is expected to win a Seanad seat when two by-elections are held tomorrow. The elections are being held to fill the seats vacated by Denis Landy and Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. Former…
National Poetry Day: ‘Poetry can help young people face mental health issues’
The Yeats Society’s first poet-in-residence says poetry can help young people face what she has described as ‘the mental health crisis’ at present. Irish-American poet Alice Lyons has been appointed to the role today on…
Survey finds that situation hasn’t improved for majority of small businesses in Co Donegal since recession
Over 100 small businesses surveyed in Co Donegal say their situation hasn’t improved since the recession. Independent TD, Thomas Pringle, who carried out the survey, spoke to butchers, hairdressers, coffe shops and other SME’s in…
Aurivo Chairman hopes new safety measures will help curb rising insurance costs
The Chairman of Aurivo says he hopes the recent introduction of new safety measures at marts will bring down insurances costs. Aurivo closed its four marts in Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo recently after an incident…
Yeats and Heaney centres to collaborate to promote poetry
The Yeats Society in Sligo will work with the Heaney centre in the North to promote the universal importance of poetry. The theme of ‘poetry without borders is just one being explored today as part…
Health Minister: ‘We can build world-class cardiac services’
The Health Minister has given a guarantee that ‘world-class’ cardiac facilities are on the way to the Northwest. Cardiac cath labs play a key role in the treatment and diagnosis of heart conditions, including heart…
Calls for changes to criteria of Clar funding
There are calls for a change to be made to a government funding programme to make it easier for small communities in rural areas get money. The deadline is approaching for this year’s CLAR programme,…
