Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon says he received support for drink-driving comments
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has said that he has received support from people after he said drivers should be allowed to drive after drinking two alcoholic drinks. Fianna Fail Deputy, Eamon Scanlon made the comments last…
113 women in the Northwest traveled abroad to have an abortion in 2016
113 women in the Northwest traveled abroad to have an abortion in 2016. The figures were revealed during the debate on the repeal of the eighth amendment in the Dail last night. Speaking last night,…
Tanaiste says Sligo on its way to ‘fulfilling’ its own potential
The Tanaiste says the commitment to invest in infrastructure in the North West means Sligo is on its way to ‘fulfilling’ its economic potential. Earlier this week, there was a huge boost for the town…
Transport Minister under fire from rural TDs in Dail
The Transport minister Shane Ross has denied allegations from some TDs that his drink driving legislation is ‘an attack on rural Ireland’. The Road Traffic Bill came under fire from a number of deputies in…
Snow-ice warning remains in place for Donegal and Leitrim
A snow and ice warning remains in place for Donegal and Leitrim this morning as well as in Cavan and Monaghan. Gardai are warning motorists in particular those travelling north of the Barnesmore gap to…
New secondary Gaelscoil for Donegal town ‘a wonderful opportunity’
Donegal Town is to get it’s first Irish speaking secondary school in September. The new school would be based at the Abbey Vocational School, similar to the Aonad Loch Gille school at the Mercy in…
Northwest MEP Marian Harkin says Taoiseachs European Parliament address went down well
MEPs in the European Parliament have been reacting to the speech today of the Taoiseach. Leo Mr Varadkar delivered an address on the future of Europe in the Parliament this morning. He also responded to…
