Irish Solider dies after convoy comes under attack in Lebanon
The Defence Forces have confirmed the death of an Irish soldier who was on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon following a serious incident overnight. In a statement President Higgins, who is also Supreme Commander of…
Councillor calls for more Garda resources in Sligo
A Sligo Councillor says the opening of a state of the art Garda facility in Kilmainham over the weekend is another prime example of the lack of balanced development that currently exists between the north…
Emergency general surgery services to be temporarily suspended at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen
There has been widespread condemnation of the decision to remove emergency surgical services from the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. The move was confirmed by the Western Health and Social Care Trusts yesterday…
Dense fog leading to dangerous driving conditions across the north west
The difficult driving conditions in the North West has led to a number of road traffic collisions this morning. Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow warning for fog. It’s advising of difficult travel…
Road closed following serious overnight crash in north Donegal
There’s been a serious overnight crash in north Donegal. Gardai have confirmed that the R238 at Fahan is closed this morning and will remain so for a considerable period of time. Diversions are…
Almost 1,800 students set to graduate from ATU Sligo this week
Almost 1,800 students are set to graduate from ATU Sligo over the next two days – the first ever conferring as a university. The conferring ceremony is getting underway in the Knocknarea Arena today…
Calls for much-needed works in Glenfarne playground
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD heard calls for upgrade works to take place at the facilities situated in a playground in Glenfarne village. The meeting heard how there are three pieces of equipment…