Trial of the man accused of murdering Private Rooney expected to continue today
A hearing is expected to take place today for the man on trial accused of the murder of Private Sean Rooney in the Lebanon. Private Rooney died ld just over a year ago when…
Sligo councillor demands answers on planned roadworks
Questions are being asked on the state of play on a number of planned roadworks in County Sligo. There’s currently ten roads in the County on Work in Progress Schemes. But there’s concern…
Extra criteria for community schemes described as “counter productive”
A Leitrim Councillor says that adding extra criteria for participants to join Rural Social Scheme is counter productive. This month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council heard calls for the Local Authority to write to the…
Bus Eireann comes in for criticism over ‘splitting Donegal in half’
Bus Eireann has come in for criticism over ‘splitting Donegal in half’ when it comes to providing its service. There have been reports that a number of elderly people were left on the roadside…
Hopes derelict houses in Sligo could be used for social housing
There are hopes that some derelict houses in Sligo could be purchased for some much needed social housing. The homes on Holborn Street have been lying vacant for over a decade and are situated…
Search for missing Donegal man stood down following recovery of a body in Scotland
The search for a missing Donegal man has been stood down following the discovery of a body in Scotland. Gardaí confirmed that following the recovery of a body at the port of Cairnryan,…
North West childcare services awarded funding under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme
A number of childcare services in the North West are to be awarded funding under Building Blocks Improvement Scheme. The grants are being provided to help services to increase their energy efficiency. Four…