Funeral of former Donegal politician Paddy Harte to take place today
The funeral will take place today of the former Donegal TD Paddy Harte. The former Fine Gael Minister passed away on Monday. President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to Mr Harte earlier this week saying…
Gardai called to Leitrim Tesco store after alleged bomb threat
Gardai have been called to the scene of an incident at Tesco in Carrick-on-Shannon. The store was evacuated just after 2pm after a reported bomb threat. The Garda Press Office was unable to confirm the…
On the farming agenda: elections, fodder, and forestry
The IFA National Sheep Committee this week elected Sean Dennehy from Co Cork as the New IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman. He replaces John Lynskey from Co Mayo, who served as National Sheep Chairman over…
Over 40 projects from students in the NW qualify for BT Young Scientist
About 40 projects from schools in the north west have qualified for this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which opens in Dublin today. There are 19 projects from schools in Donegal; six of…
Widow of Sligo soldier yet to receive an apology
The widow of the Sligo solider shot dead while on peacekeeping duty with the Irish UN forces in the Lebanon in 1987 has said she still has never received an apology from the Israeli Government…
Jobs losses a huge blow for the region
A Sligo Leitrim TD says businesses are still under huge pressure financially. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says he’s shocked at the number of company closures that are emerging in the North West in the…
Clogher Diocese says ‘make up your own mind’ on shaking hands at mass
As concern grows about the spread of infection during the flu season, a catholic diocese in the region says the traditional handshake sign of peace during mass is a matter for individual priests and the…
