Donegal IFA chairman says opening of Chinese beef market is welcome news
The newly-opened Chinese beef market is so massive that a tiny increase in consumption there would result in a large increase in the tonnage demanded from places like Ireland. That’s according to the chairman of…
Harkin says services for those with Parkinson’s is ‘abysmal’
A North West MEP has described Ireland’s record in relation to the care of people with Parkinson’s Disease as ‘abysmal.’ Twelve thousand people in this country, including many in the north west, have been diagnosed…
Deputy McSharry says he doesn’t want confidence and supply agreement renewed
A Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail TD has said he does not want to see the confidence and supply agreement renewed after the next general election. There have been mixed signals from within Fianna Fáil on the…
IDA event will highlight hi-tech companies in north west
On this coming Thursday in Sligo, there will be an opportunity to find out more about three international tech companies based in the north west and which are recruiting at present. The event will take…
Monday, April 16th, exchange rate
On the currency markets today, the euro can be exchanged for one dollar and 24 cents, and for 86 pence Sterling.
Co Donegal meat factory given massive boost as Chinese market opened to Irish beef
A Co Donegal meat factory has been given a massive boost this morning as it has been announced the Chinese market has been opened to Irish beef. The country is Ireland’s third largest market –…
Gardai investigating after patrol car hit by motorbike at checkpoint in Sligo
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a road traffic incident in Sligo yesterday after a garda car was hit while on checkpoint duty. Gardaí say that a motorbike failed to stop and eventually collided with…