Deal reached on fish quotas
A deal has been reached on fish quotas in Brussels. It means increases of 20% in monkfish, 21% for horse mackerel and a 26% increase in haddock for the ports of Greencastle and Killybegs. The…
EU: ‘Specific’ solution needed for Ireland on Brexit
The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator says the EU will seek a ‘specific’ solution for Ireland as the talks progress. North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the comments made this morning by Michel Barnier…
HSE commits to reinstating respite in Sligo by early next year
The HSE has committed to having respite services restored for families in Sligo by early next year. Senior officials from the Department of Health and the HSE have met following represenations from local politicians on…
Dozens of new jobs planned with opening of new Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre
Dozens of new jobs will be created when a new visitor centre opens at Sliabh Liag early next year. The highest sea cliffs in Europe, which are in South Donegal, attract thousands of tourists every…
Donegal pub owner offers reward following break-in
The owner of a bar in Donegal town is offering a reward for information on intruders who broke into their premises this week. The Coach House on Upper Main Street was broken into in the…
Flooding in places this morning
Motorists are warned to be aware of flooding in places this morning. There are reports of spot flooding on the main N15 from Bundoran between Grange and Sligo, Ballintrillick Road is flooded this morning and…
IFA says calls for fodder scheme are justified
The head of the IFA in Connaught has defended calls by the farming community for another farming scheme. The Department of Agriculture is reluctant to set up a scheme as the crisis only affects a…
