‘Simple Simon’s’ in Donegal Town shortlisted for prestigious award
A Donegal health store has been shortlisted for the prestigious Health Stores Ireland Awards 2018. Simple Simon’s, of Donegal Town, will be among those at the health store sector’s showcase event, Vitality Expo, which takes…
More tourism promotion needed in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor says the county has a lot of catching-up to do when it comes to tourism promotion. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott was commenting after it emerged that Leitrim is the second-least visited…
Sligo Hospital one of the most overcrowded today
Sligo University Hospital is one of the most overcrowded in the country today. There are 19 patients on trolleys there. That’s according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The figures…
Clogher diocese the latest to grapple with problem of fewer priests
Another Catholic diocese in the region is making changes to enable it cope with the problem of fewer and older priests. This time, it’s the Diocese of Clogher, which includes parts of Donegal and Cavan.…
Sligo gardai seek help with investigation
Gardai in Sligo are appealing for help with an investigation into the behaviour of a man in the centre of Sligo town last Thursday evening, September 23rd. The man was acting strangely in the Quayside…
More government services need to be invested in Post Offices
A former Communications Minister says more government services should be put into post offices to protect the remaining network. Fianna Fáil says the closure of 159 services is unacceptable and will disproportionately affect the elderly…
€40m in sports grants up for grabs
€40m in capital sports grants are up for grabs. The dates for when applications can be made were announced this week. Applications for sports clubs to apply are open online only from 9am on Friday…