Susan McKay talks Art’s future in the context of Borders, Brexit and Troubled Times
Susan McKay talks legacy, hopes and fears for the Glens Centre and Arts in North West. The outgoing director of the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, speaks candidly to Arts House host Barbara-Rose Sanwo.
Irish question must stay at the forefront of the Brexit negotiations
The Irish question must stay at the forefront of the Brexit negotiations at all times. That’s the warning from the Sinn Fein North West MEP Matt Carthy. The UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Davis said caused confusion during an interview at the weekend when he seemed to suggest that the…
Mixed reaction to Brexit deal in the North West
A deal has been reached to move Brexit negotiations onto the next stage. Leo Varadkar says it’s secured no border with Northern Ireland and they’re happy with the guarantees given. Locally, Donegal Minister Joe McHugh says the written confirmation that there will be no land border is very welcome for the…
Sinn Fein insisting on special status for the North after Brexit
A North West MEP says Sinn Fein remains committed to its stance that a special status needs to be acquired for the North in the Brexit negotiations. Matt Carthy says that sometimes he feels that the DUP forgets that Northern Ireland voted to remain in the Brexit referendum. He says…
Border communities group makes its Brexit case in London today
The group Border Communities Against Brexit is bringing its campaign to Westminster today. Members of the group are in London to brief politicians there on what they see as as the negative affects Brexit will have for Northern Ireland and border communities. This morning, they are holding a briefing which…
IFA President says that budget 2018 has to address impact of Brexit on farming
IFA President Joe Healy led a delegation to a meeting with the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe today (Thurs) to present IFA’s pre-Budget submission Supporting Farm Incomes – Underpinning Competitiveness. IFA President Joe Healy impressed upon Minister Donohoe that Budget 2018 has to address the impact of Brexit on farming.…
Agri, tourism and transport jobs are most at risk post Brexit
A fifth of jobs in Donegal and Leitrim are at risk in the case of a hard border post Brexit. That’s according to IBEC which has issued figures concluding that the expected fall in Irish food and beverage exports will impact farmers most. IBEC’s model suggests that there will be…