Women priests, married priests, vocations – Bishop Kevin Doran speaks out
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, outlines his views on women priests, married priest, lack of vocations, his perceived right-wing views, and more. He is the guest on this week’s Friday in Focus, and talks…
Par for the course? Ballymote Golf Club closes with little reaction
Ballymote Golf Club has closed down for good after 89 years in operation. The closure occurred despite a local campaign to recruit more members but it seems there was little local support. And now there…
Numbers may be up, but Northern Ireland visitor spend is down, it’s claimed
Donegal councillor and hotel manager, Michael Naughton, has urged an accurate and honest assessment of tourism performance in the North West so far this year. Cllr Naughton says while Failte Ireland indicate that tourism numbers…
Businesses and Festivals lash out at rise in public liability insurance costs
The cost of public liability insurance for the organisers of the Taste of Donegal Food Festival has risen from 600 to 12,000 euros in the past few years, while the Five Star Fun business in…
Sligo was an easy sell for us – CEO of LiveTiles global software company
The CEO and founder of the LiveTiles global software company says the workforce talent, IT Sligo, and the accessibility of a good work-life balance were key in the decision to establish a base in Sligo.…
Donegal GP defends payments made under medical card scheme
Donegal GP and County Coroner, Dr Denis McAuley, has defended the payments made to GPs last year for treating medical card patients. 37 GPs received payments of more than 500k each, but Dr McCauley, of…
An affront to rural Ireland – GAA fans up in arms over Donegal game on Sky TV
There’s been widespread criticism from GAA fans in the North West of the exclusive broadcast of the weekend Donegal-Mayo GAA championship clash on Sky TV, and it not being available free-to-air. The GAA have been…