Sligo to Connolly train line under threat as more rain forecast
Irish Rail is continuing to monitor its Sligo/Dublin service because of flooding on the line around Carrick on Shannon and Dromod in County Leitrim. There had been reports that the service might have to be suspended due to the severe flooding. But although the situation has eased somewhat, there are…
Calls on Taoiseach to reject proposed CAP cuts on farmers
Calls have been made to the Taoiseach to use his veto rather than accept a proposed cut to the Common Agriculture Policy budget which is being proposed by EU officials. Reports into the cuts suggest that there could be over €2,000 taken from the €14,400 average CAP payment received by…
Over €40,000 raised for Donegal father who’s children died tragically
More than 40-thousand euro has been raised following the deaths of three children in Newcastle in Dublin. Donegal native, Andrew McGinley – the father of Conor, Darragh and Carla – has thanked the public for donating to the go fund me page, set up to help the family. He says…
Women released from Leitrim Garda station
A woman has been released from a Garda station in Leitrim after she was arrested on suspicion of threatening a rape victim. Gardaí had arrested the woman in connection with an allegation of making threats to kill or cause harm to the injured party in the trial, which concluded at…
Heartbroken Donegal father releases statement after 3 children found dead in Dublin
The Donegal father of the three children who were discovered in their home in the south Dublin Friday has urged parents to cuddle and spend time with their children. A message was issued this morning by An Garda Siochana on behalf of their father Andrew McGinley. “There is only devastation,…
Flight delays and cancellations at Knock airport due to weather conditions
Some flight arrivals at Ireland West Airport Knock from Britain have been diverted. The Ryanair flight which was expected at 11:25 from London was diverted to Dublin. However, the Ryanair flight that was due at 11:35 from Liverpool landed. The 12:05 FLYBE flights from Birmingham and Manchester as well as…
Five People across the North West Honoured at the National Bravery Awards
Five people from the North West were honoured at the National Bravery Awards in Dublin on Friday evening. Basil Harte who is a Chef in The Riverside Hotel in Sligo received a Certificate of Bravery for his efforts in rescuing a number of women in an incident in the Garavogue…