Donegal Gardai warn drives of defective vehicles after rally weekend
Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning after a number of vehicles were found to have defects over Rally Weekend. The Roads Safety Authority examined a number of vehicles over the course of the weekend…
Over 36 people waiting for beds at two main North West hospitals
There were 36 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West hospitals this morning. 30 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 5 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were…
Minister hails Sligo’s musical heritage at launch of Connacht Fleadh
County Sligo is the real home of a unique musical hertiage, according to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Arts, Catherine Martin. Minister Martin officially launched the Connacht Fleadh in Sligo last evening – the…
Outrage after vandals damage archaeological site in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have issued an appeal over vandalism to a monument that’s over five thousand years old. The vandals have damaged the tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Gardai have described it as…
Hopes south Donegal could return to Donegal constituency as speculation heightens over census figures
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD is hopeful that south Donegal could return to the Donegal constituency as speculation heightens over how the new Electoral Commission acts on the rise in population. The initial census…
St Vincent De Paul warn of severe challenges facing North West families
A St Vincent De Paul representative in the north west has warned of the severe challenges that will be facing families from August. Rosa Glacken says groups such as St Vincent De Paul are…
Up and Running speaks with Sazerac Master Blender over Sligo’s Lough Gill Distillery purchase
Sazerac Company one of the worlds largest distilleries has purchased Sligo’s Lough Gill Distillery. Sazerac brands include Paddy Irish Whiskey, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Pappy van winkle bourbon and Southern Comfort. Under…