The Friday Panel, Michelle Brennan Shyabo, Veronica Cawley
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the General Election speculation, the Irish Troops in Lebanon, the Budget, Road Safety Awareness Week, and restrictions on burning turf. Guests are Michelle Brennan Shyabo and Veronica Cawley
Campaign underway for new bus service from Ballyshannon to Belleek
A campaign has begun for the provision of a new rural link bus service between Ballyshannon and Belleek. A public meeting on the matter will take place in Ballyshannon on Thursday 17th October. One of…
Local councils being asked for search for turf on property is complete nonsense says Cllr
Donegal counclllor Micheál Naughton has rubbished reports that county councils are to be involved in searching people’s properties in a crackdown on the use of smoky fuel. He says he cuts and burns turf, as…
Hospitality Sector to protest in response to Budget
A day of action to highlight concerns within the Irish hospitality sector is to take place a week from today. It is being organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, and comes following disappointment with last week’s Budget…
Mayor of Donegal Town addresses traffic congestion concerns
The issue of traffic congestion in Donegal Town was discussed on the Tuesday edition of ‘North West Today’. Many of our listeners claim that the poor parking of buses is a major contributing factor.…
For peat’s sake – Local community activist responds to turf inspections
As we move into October it’s noticeable how the evenings are getting darker and colder. Many people will be looking forward to sitting down beside a good open fire or stove which is more than…
It’s a God-given right – Leitrim man’s response to Government search for turf offenders
It’s a God-given right – keep cutting and burning your turf and ignore the threats ..the views of Aidan Wynne of Drumshanbo, whose family have cut turf for generations. He’s been responding to reports that…