Independent TD says farmer’s fear rising cost of fertiliser
Fears have been expressed over the cost of agriculture materials And the knock on effect this is having on farming. The matter was discussed yesterday in the Dail. TD heard concerns over rising fertiliser costs and how this could lead to a fodder crisis in the winter. They also heard…
North West communities encouraged to get involved with Beach Clean day
With less than a month to go, Irish environmental charity Clean Coasts has joined forces with National Spring Clean, and they are inviting communities in the North West to come together and start planning their World Ocean Day beach clean. World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8th to…
Surfers airlifted to safety at Rossnowlagh Beach yesterday
Rescue 118 Helicopter airlifted two surfers to safety yesterday afternoon. A number of emergency calls were made to Malin Head Coast guard just after 3.35pm Friday after two men got into difficulty at Rossnowlagh Beach in Co. Donegal. Bundoran RNLI were also involved with the rescue and arrived at around…
Killybegs factories being punished for ‘taking a stand’ says Donegal TD
The Dail has heard claims that factories in Killybegs are being punished for taking a stand in the fish weighing controversy. In recent weeks, a number of vessels went to Derry to land their catch because of rules at Killybegs however the SFPA deem Derry outside of Ireland and subsequently…
‘Endless list’ to raise with Tánaiste during Donegal visit
The Secretary of Fine Gael Donegal says the list of issues set to be raised with the today is endless. Leo Varadkar is in Donegal for a series of engagements including the constituencies Fine Gael AGM. The Tánaiste’s visit follows news this week of Deputy Joe McHugh’s imminent…
Tánaiste to visit Donegal tomorrow
The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar to visit Donegal tomorrow. The visit comes just days after the party’s only TD in the County, Deputy Joe McHugh confirmed that he will not be contesting the next general election. The Tánaiste’s visit is seen as an attempt to boost morale among grass…
Donegal walkers to fundraise in local region today
Communities along the North West are being encouraged to show their support to a group of Donegal men who are walking from Mizen to Malin. The group are taking on the challenge in aid of two charities Pieta House Pieta House and Insight Inishowen. They’re currently walking along…