Over 200 pub closures in North West since 2005
Over 200 pubs have shut their doors across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal since 2005. Pubs in some North West counties declined by over a quarter during the same period. New data from the…
Two drivers caught speeding in Donegal
Two drivers have been caught exceeding the speeding limit in Donegal. On Wednesday morning, while carrying out early morning checks, Gardaí from the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected a driver travelling at a speed…
Donegal man named FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2023
Donegal pedigree sheep farmer Dwayne Shiels has been named as the 2023 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Mr. Shiels, a lecturer in agricultural sciences at Atlantic Technological University, Donegal, was also named a category…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach fears increase in tourism crime will impact visitor numbers
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council is warning that the increasing level of criminal acts involving tourists visiting these shores has the potential to damage Ireland’s reputation as popular visitor’s destination. Recent serious attacks…
New evidence uncovered on killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard
New evidence has been uncovered in relation to the killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard over 50 years ago. The 24 year old was shot at the border between Pettigo and Belleek in May…
Minor crash reported on N59
Traffic is moving freely along the N59 following a minor crash there earlier this afternoon. The two car collision happened on the Enniscrone side of Beltra. Emergency services attended the scene and Gardai…
Donegal man among contestants for FBD Young Farmer of the Year
A Donegal man is among the nominees for the 2023 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Sheep farmer, Dwayne Shiels a native of Letterkenny is one of six contestants for the 2023 title. Mr. Shiels…
