‘A Cabinet fit for Cromwell’ – Regional criticism of new Government make-up continues
A Cabinet fit for Cromwell is how the Editor of the Western People, James Laffey, describes the make-up of the new coalition Government, after the exclusion of any Minister from the Western Seaboard. While Sligo…
Lifeguard restored to Bundoran Beach
The lifeguard service at Bundoran’s main beach has now been restored. There was criticism of the absence of a lifeguard last Thursday when four children were rescued after getting into difficulties. Donegal councillor Michael Naughton…
Public react angrily to exclusion of region In Ministerial allocations
There’s been anger and surprise at the lack of any Senior Government Minisiterial appointments in either the West or North West. Vincent believes Fianna Fail will pay a heavy price in the region for this…
Manager of Nursing Home applauds Daniel for kind gesture
The Manager of the Ozanam House Nursing Home in Bundoran has paid tribute to Daniel O’Donnell for entertaining the residents after arriving there yesterday. Georgina Fox said Daniel’s gesture was greatly appreciated by all, after…
Council slammed over lack of lifeguard as 4 children rescued in Bundoran
There’s been harsh criticism of Donegal County Council for not locating a lifeguard at Bundoran’s main beach this summer. It follows the lucky escape of four children yesterday afternoon plucked from the sea by rescuers…
How Natalie’s life-changing illness led to new Neurological Support Centre in Sligo
Natalie Murphy of Sligo sustained a life changing brain injury in 2009 – she suffered an adverse reaction to a trial drug to deal with her multiple sclerosis. She is currently being treated at St…
Local individuals and groups disappointed at Hardship Fund allocations
There’s been widespread disappointment at the low level of successful applicants in the NW who applied for a Hardship Fund in April. Rosemarie Ward of The Bluestack Centre in Drimarone and Paddy Connolly of Age…