Latest video of party-goers in Sligo raises concerns
A video has emerged of large numbers of people congregating outside a pub in Sligo. The owner of The Leitrim Bar says more Gardai are needed to clamp down on such gatherings, while the President…
Councillors clash over retention of Donegal property tax rate
Donegal Independent councillors, Tom Conaghan, and Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has clashed over the decision not to lower the property tax in the county for the coming year. It’s claimed that the failure of…
Ballyshannon woman recalls 7 years of constant sexual abuse as a young child
‘I don’t remember what I wore for my First Communion, but I remember the colour of the wallpaper at home where I was abused’- the sexual abuse endured by Ballyshannon woman, Arylene Murphy, from the…
Bundoran businesses say South Donegal should not be at Level 3 Covid status
Business owners in Bundoran says the town will be devastated economically as a result of the elevation of Co Donegal to Level 3 Covid restrictions. Peter McIntyre of the Allingham Arms Hotel and Cormac Meehan…
The Friday Panel, Sinéad Maguire, Brian Scanlon
This week’s Friday Panel, Sligo Fine Gael Cllr Sinéad Maguire and former councillor and historian, Brian Scanlon, who discuss the Donegal lockdown, the re-opening of the pubs, naming streets after people, Leo Varadkar, scratchcards, staycations,…
Call the Road, Jack – Or maybe not?
There’s been a proposal to name a street or building in Sligo after the late Jack Charlton. But while the proposal has been forward to the council’s placenames committee, not all councillors feel it’s appropriate,…
Donegal may revert to local lockdowns- Varadkar
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says he fully understands the frustration and disappointment of Donegal residents, after its elevation to Level 3 in Covid restrictions. However, he’s indicated to North West Today that the Government may consider…