Updated: Dense Fog leads to difficult driving conditions in North West
A Status Yellow fog warning is place for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this morning. The warning has been issued to the majority of the country with the exception of four counties in the east. The warning will remain in place until 11 o’clock. Already…
Two men receive medical treatment following alleged assault in Donegal
Garda Investigations are continuing today following an alleged assault in West Donegal area last night. It’s understood that two men, both aged in their 30s received medical treatment following the incident in the Loughanure area. The incident is believed to have taken place at 9:15pm. So far no…
New report published into restrictions at bathing locations
An investigation into the swimming restrictions at bathing locations has found that restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer. Local sites are included with the report focusing on the high number of restrictions to hit Lough Swilly Co Donegal this summer. The Journal analysed…
Donegal TD describes cuts to fisheries budget as ‘shocking’
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, has described the cuts to the fisheries Budget for next year as “shocking”. Sinn Fein claim that the budget allocation to fisheries and seafood for 2024 is almost half of the allocation for 2023. Donegal TD Pádraig Mac…
North West sees some of the highest home burglary rates in the last year
The North West has seen a significant rise in home burglaries within the last year. The Sligo/Leitrim region saw the highest increase in burglaries over the last 12 months. According to the latest figures released by PhoneWatch, there was a 25% rise in home break-ins in the area, with a…
Cause of unpleasant smell still lingering over Killybegs
The root of a foul odour at Killybegs Harbour has yet to be identified. The unpleasant smell has been an ongoing issue in the area for several months now and there have been calls for an investigation into the matter. It’s believed that it could be a sewerage problem. Local…
Driving test wait times as long as eight months in Donegal
Learner drivers are said to be waiting up to eight months to do their test in the south Donegal area. With the lack of accommodation in Sligo for third level students, the issue is said to be causing major concern locally as many have no other option but to drive…