GRA not convinced on raising age limit for joining Gardai
The Garda Representative Association isn’t convinced the raising of the age limit for joining An Garda Síochána will tackle recruitment and retention issues. It’s being raised from 35 to 50, and the Justice Minister…
Two arrests following drug seizure in County Roscommon
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drugs seizure in the Rooskey area of Roscommon. Gardaí seized a quantity of drugs and €15,000 in cash following search operations in the area yesterday. As…
Donegal TD questions the real value of ‘Redress Scheme’
The 100% Redress Scheme is currently nowhere near full redress for the families affected by the mica scandal. That’s the view of Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who raised the issue in the Dáil…
Donegal County Council to meet monthly to discuss housing shortage
Donegal County Council is to meet monthly to discuss the housing shortage. The move was confirmed at a special meeting held this week. It’s hoped that the meetings would aim to address the…
Local TD says Budget will do little to improve Health Services in the North West
As the Budget 2024 debate continues, the Government has come under fire for doing little to provide adequate health services in the North West. There’s ongoing concern the people from Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim…
Fianna Fáil to stage Sligo Drumcliff election convention next week
The Fianna Fáil Party will select a candidate to contest the local elections in the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal District next week. The Party’s convention will take place in the Southern Hotel in Sligo on…
Coastguard called to incident at Killybegs Harbour
A fisherman is recovering in hospital after sustaining an injury on board a vessel close to Killybegs yesterday. The Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to the scene yesterday evening to meet a fishing…
