Coughlan calls for Donegal to be re-united in constituency changes
Former Tanaiste and Agriculture Minister, Mary Coughlan, insists Donegal should be re-united within one or two constituencies for the next General Election. She says those living in South Donegal feel disenfranchised by being part of…
Up to 100 council tenants in Donegal renting out premises as Airbnbs it’s claimed
It’s been claimed that as many as 100 council houses in Co Donegal are being rented out by their tenants as Airbnb accommodation. Independent Cllr Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has condemned the practice and called…
Save Leitrim group reject claims of double standards in Coillte row
The Save Leitrim group has rejected criticism that it brought about the controversial Coillte decision to seek private investment funds for forestry development, by opposing farmers who wanted to grow timber for the construction industry.…
Garda appeal following burglary in Ballymote
An appeal for information on a burglary in Ballymote last Wednesday, and for information on damage to flower boxes in Drumshanbo at the weekend are among the issues raised on this week’s On the Beat.…
Closure of restaurants and pubs in Sligo on Mondays and Tuesday damaging tourism it’s claimed
We’ve been getting the views of the public on whether the closure of several restaurants and pubs in Sligo on Mondays and Tuesdays is damaging to tourism, It’s after correspondence from some visitors to the…
Should we all know the words of Amhran Na Bhfiann?
A campaign was launched today for national school children to be taught the words of, and sing, our national anthem, Amhran na Bhfiann. But just how many of us know how to do just that?…
Taoiseach to be lobbied by Sligo Chamber on housing, infrastructure, wind energy
The President of Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tara Rodgers, has been outlining the issues they will lobby Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar on when he visits on Friday week, An Taoiseach is to attend the…