The Donegal Disease – The devastating condition of Amyloidosis
The HSE has approved a drug for use by those who suffer with the life-threatening condition of Amyloidosis. It’s commonly referred to as The Donegal Disease, because of the high rates in the county. Rosaline…
Donegal hotel manager says he won’t, and can’t, enforce vaccination regulations
The manager of the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, Donegal FF Cllr Micheál Naughton, says he will not police the regulations which will allow only vaccinated people avail of indoor dining facilities. He has dismissed the…
Former Fianna Fail councillors offer views on Martin’s leadership
A change in policy and direction, rather than an immediate change in leadership seems to be more important within the Fianna Fail party at the moment, according to three former local councillors. Sligo’s Albert Higgins…
Ice cream vans not welcome in Bundoran insists local businessman
Bundoran businessman, Diarmuid Doherty, has called for measures to be taken to prevent ice cream van traders coming to the town from outside the area. He says it’s an affront to local businesses who pay…
‘It was a no-brainer’ – John Prenty on taking Connacht final to Croke Park
This year’s Connacht senior football final on July 25th will be played at Croke Park. Connacht GAA confirmed the decision on Tuesday evening. The original venue for the Galway-Mayo decider, Elvery’s McHale Park, can only…
Concerns at Sligo becoming a possible mecca for gambling casinos
There’s a danger of Sligo Town becoming a mecca for gambling casinos if local councillors adopt Part III of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, as proposed. That’s according to the Chair of the International Small…
Ban on excessive windfarm developments in Leitrim proposed
There’s been a call for a ban on excessive windfarm developments in Co Leitrim, and that such a ban should be included in the County Development Plan. However, Cllr Des Guckian’s proposal was not supported…