Protesters from region at Brexit protest in Dublin this morning
Protesters from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be among those outside government buildings in Dublin this morning demanding special status for the North in the coming Brexit negotiations. It’s being organised by Border Communities Against Brexit and will start at 9am, in Merrion Street Upper. The campaigners are also calling…
Irish Rail services to resume after this morning’s disruption
Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services are resuming after being disrupted by Bus Éireann pickets this morning. Virtually all trains and buses were cancelled by the action, with management saying it was completely unexpected. This included the Sligo/Dublin train service. Union bosses say they were also taken by surprise, and…
‘March for Mary Boyle’ to demand inquest today
A march is taking place in Dublin later today demanding an inquest into the disappearance of Mary Boyle. The Donegal girl was last seen 40 years ago on March 18th 1977 near her grandparents house in Ballyshannon. Her’s is the longest missing child case and was the subject of an…
‘Revive North West’ protest group leaving Sligo for Dublin this morning
The government is being urged to upgrade the entire Sligo to Dublin Road to a motorway. That will be one the main messages during a protest in Dublin today by a group from Sligo led by businessman Anthony Gray. The Revive Northwest group says people from the region have been…
Dublin’s Donegal Association announce Person of the Year Award.
The Dublin branch of the Donegal Association announced the winner for Donegal Person of the Year last night in the Harcourt Hotel, Dublin. The honour went to Stephen McCahill from Glenties, taking over from last year’s winner, Deirdre McGlone The first award was given to Fr James McDyre in 1978 and has…
32 positions to be moved from Department of Social Welfare in Sligo
The Department of Social Protection is denying claims that more than 30 jobs will be lost at it’s base in Sligo. However they have confirmed that 32 positions will be moved to Dublin as part of a reallocation of roles. It follows concerns raised this morning by Fianna Fail deputy…
Sligo to Dublin rail line not at risk says Irish Rail
Irish Rail have confirmed that the Sligo to Dublin rail line is not at risk. A national review of rail services found €600 million was needed to meet the funding gap over the next five years. There were fears that the route could be one of those under threat of…