Cruel, vicious, savage – Taoiseach reacts to attack on Tom Niland
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has described the attack on Tom Niland at his home in Skreen as vicious and savage, but says the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Division are an operational matter. He…
Muintir na Tire stress importance of connection with elderly after rural crime incidents
The regional development officer with Muintir na Tire, Vanessa Clarke, says she fully understands how the elderly might be more fearful given recent rural crimes in the region, and the attack on Tom Niland, She…
Mary Lou slammed by Donegal Cllr for sending congratulations to Queen
Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald’s message of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth on her Jubilee has been criticised by a Donegal councillor, who has called on local SF representatives to outline if they support the…
Green for Go for Parade in Donegal Town
This year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Donegal Town is to go ahead after all. There had been doubts over it after a poorly attended committee meeting last week, but there’s now renewed interest, according…
Around the world in 1 Day – 32 Ministers heading abroad for St Patrick’s Day
All but 3 of our 35 Senior and Junior Ministers are heading abroad for St Patrick’s Day this year, after two years of no such trips due to Covid. Former General Election candidate, Bernie O’Hara,…
Feighan insists level of Garda resources not an issue in tackling rural crime
Junior Minister Frank Feighan insists the level of Garda resources is not an issue when it comes to tacking rural crime. Reacting to the Tom Niland attack, Minister Feighan says that’s the feedback he’s getting…
West Sligo community rallies around Tom Niland
Three of the volunteers who helped in the weekend Garda search for evidence after the vicious attack on Tom Niland in Skreen have been describing the shock and anger in the local community. James McLoughlin,…