Sinn Fein: ‘Nod and wink’ culture of ‘old politics’ clearly still alive
Opposition TDs say Denis Naughten’s communication with a representative of INM ‘stinks to high heaven’. The Minister for Communications defended his conversation with a lobbyist working for Independent News and Media, saying he didn’t reveal…
An Post/IPU deal means no compulsory closures and significant investment
An Post says it’s agreed with the Postmasters’ Union that there will be no compulsory closure of offices. It comes as the mail provider reports an 8.4 million euro operating profit for last year, compared…
Primate of All Ireland says young people under increasing pressure not to have children
A senior figure in the Cathloic Church says that young people are being put under increasing pressure NOT to get married and have children. Primate of All Ireland Eamon Martin claims the situation is being…
‘Save Our Spire’ campaign launched in Donegal
More than €150,000 is needed to repair the spire of a County Donegal church that was badly damaged by a Christmas Day lightning strike two years ago. A fundraising appeal has been launched to save…
MEP Matt Carthy – ‘Ireland is losing three MEP seats not gaining two after Brexit’
Ireland is set to gain two European Parliament seats after Brexit. There are currently 11 MEP’s here, but there will be 13 once the UK leaves the EU. As a result the current three constituencies,…
Cannabis worth €6000 seized by Gardai in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have seized a cannabis worth €6,000 euro in the town. A house in the St Bridgets area of the town was searched yesterday evening at around 8:45pm. A male in his 30s…
Presidential visit will be special occasion for village of Ballisodare
The community in Ballisodare in Co Sligo say the visit of the Irish president tomorrow will be a special day for the village. President Michael D Higgins will officially name the bridge there Martin Savage…