Director of Emergency Services praises Creeslough community for assisting search and rescue efforts
The Director of Emergency Services with Donegal County Council, Garry Martin, has paid tribute to the community of Creeslough, for their help and assistance with the search and rescue effort after Friday’s explosion. He’s been…
Shass Mountain landslide compensation not expected until end of year
The Minister for Agriculture insists farmers and landowners affected by the landslide at Shass Mountain, Drumkeeran, in June 2020 have not been forgotten by the Government. TD Marian Harkin has criticised the continuing delay in…
Donegal Town remembers Creeslough victims
Hundreds of people attended a vigil in Donegal Town last evening to remember the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. The Mayor of Donegal Town, Pauric Kennedy, said the entire county and country were united in…
‘It’s just so hard for the community’ – Parish Priest distraught after Creeslough tragedy
The parish priest of Creeslough, Fr John Joe Duffy, has given an emotional and heart-wrenching account of the weekend tragedy in which ten people lost their lives. A tearful Fr Duffy says it’s just so…
The Friday Panel, Marian Harkin, Jim Lawlor
This week’s Friday Panel discuss free public transport for all, the cost of living, the death of an Irishman fighting in Ukraine, the availability of painkillers, and more. Guests are TD Marian Harkin and Jim…
From an onion factory to Community Garda – Christy looks back on his career
Christy Hennessy from Castlegregory in Co Kerry spent most of his Garda career in Sligo, and spent several years as a Community Garda. He remembers high points such as the Pope’s visit, and lows like…
Laura’s death should not be in vain – family campaign to control sale of painkillers
Laura Newell of Sligo was just 39 when she died in January – she had been addicted to painkillers for many years, and her family believe this contributed significantly to her death. Her sister Carina…