Two drivers arrested in Donegal
Two drivers have been arrested in Donegal for road offences. Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks in the early hours of this morning and they arrested a driver whose vehicle was detected…
Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland write to Taoiseach for urgent supports
The plight of the Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland has been heard on the floor of the Dail. Chair of the branch, Paul Gillespie, has written to the Taoiseach, detailing how badly the department is…
Pint price hikes set to deliver another blow to North West pubs
Another price hike for pints is on the way. Heineken is the latest brewing company to increase its price for pints in Ireland, they have confirmed today. The latest hike will see the price of…
Midlands-North West MEP welcomes backing for vet college
News has been welcomed that the Taoiseach supports the establishment of a new veterinary college in the west of Ireland. The government have previously received criticism over the lack of supports for potential veterinary…
Cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle seized by Revenue in Donegal
240,000 cigarettes, 52kg of rolling tobacco and a vehicle were seized by Revenue in Donegal yesterday. It’s understood the operation was intelligence-led, and assistance was provided by Donegal Gardaí. The cigarettes are thought to have…
Extension of Sligo’s pub & club opening hours ‘unbeneficial’
It’s thought that extending opening hours for Sligo pubs and nightclubs would not be beneficial to the town. Sligo had been earmarked for an initial pilot programme which would see nightclubs potentially stay open…
Tánaiste tells Donegal TD to ‘cop on the nonsense’
The Tánaiste has told a Donegal TD to ‘cop on the nonsense’. The issue of the apprenticeships was to the fore in the Dail today, with Sinn Feins Pearse Doherty claiming that the number…
