It’s beginning to look a lot like winter
The North West region could experience falls of snow in the coming days as temperatures continue to plummet across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide status yellow ice warning, which will remain in place until midday. It’s warning of treacherous driving conditions and black…
The crew of Rescue 118 praised following weekend tragedy in Donegal
Donegal Mountain Rescue has praised the crew of the Rescue 118 helicopter in assisting them in recovering the body of a missing person on Errigal on Saturday morning. The deceased was located following a complex multi-agency operation which began on Friday night. At 22:20 on Friday night, Donegal…
Killybegs councillor calls for serious consideration to be give to creating Donegal rail service
A Donegal Municipal Councillor has called for the establishment of a ‘Cross Directorate Working Group’ to examine the possibility of re-establishing a rail network in Donegal. Cllr Niamh Kennedy is urging the local Authority to set up the group and capitalise on cross border and shared island initiatives. …
Properties targeted in Donegal as part of sex trade investigation
Properties in Donegal were among those targeted by Gardai as art of an investigation into the Sex Trade in the country. Last Thursday and Friday, the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) with the support of divisional Protective Services Units and local Detectives, conducted intelligence led operations across 16…
Updated: Minister McConalogue anxious to remain in Agriculture Portfolio
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has expressed his preference to continue on in the role following the cabinet reshuffle in December. It’s expected that there will be a number of changes to the current cabinet after Leo Varadkar takes over the role of Taoiseach from Michael Martin on…
Local TD accuses the government of failing to provide mental health care for children
It’s emerged that over 400 young people are waiting for appointments to mental health services in the North West. The number reflects on those waiting in Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, and other areas in the region. It accounts for over 10% of the nationwide figure of 4,043 children…
Gardai in Donegal launch appeal to find missing teenager
Gardai in Donegal have launched an appeal to find a missing teenager. Aaron Donnelly has been missing from the Ramelton area since Wednesday 23rd November. The 17 year old is described as being 5′ 9” in height, of slim build with short brown hair and brown eyes. …