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Donegal has recorded one the highest number of seal deaths in the country in 2023. The Journal Investigates is reporting that the number of dead seals washing up along Irish coasts more than doubled between 2020 and 2023. More frequent, severe weather as well as human disturbance are said to be impacting the protected species in Ireland. Journalist Patricia Devlin carried out the investigation and...

The appearance of Donegal in last month’s All Ireland final may have led to a boost in consumer spending   AIB say the hosting of two men's All Ireland Finals in July led to an increase in consumer spending according to AIB.   Its latest Spend Trend shows a 9 per cent increase in spending on the same month last year with 78 million card transactions made during July.   It’s claimed...

The Tánaiste has welcomed an appeal into the sentences received by people involved in the attack which killed a Donegal UN Peacekeeper.   Simon Harris wrote to the Lebanese Government following the trial to express his disappointment at the leniency shown to some of the defendants found guilty in the murder of Private Sean Rooney who was originally from Newtowncunningham.     The ma...

It's been claimed that a number of vehicles have been damaged in County Sligo due to overgrown hedges. Broken wing mirrors and windows, paint scratches and roads too narrow for multiple vehicles to safely pass are said to be just some of the issues. It has led to calls on the Department of the Environment seeking flexibility on the hedge cutting season amid what's been described as serious road sa...

The Minister for Public Expenditure is facing pressure to sanction more funding for a number of key local projects. Minister Jack Chambers visited west and south Sligo yesterday, with stops in Waterpoint in Ennisrone and the Ballymote Community Park. Some funding has already been secured for upgraded works on both amenities but more money is said to be needed. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon beli...

With the new academic year fast approaching for third level students warning are being sounded in relation to various property scams targeting those attending third level institutions locally and across the country. One of the latest scams to materialise is when students looking to secure viewings on potential properties are being charged a fee for doing so. Sligo Independent Councillor Marie Cass...

The North West is set for some warm weather. Temperatures are set to stay high for the rest of the week and the first heatwave in three years could be recorded. A heatwave in Ireland is classified as five days in a row where temperatures are above 25 degrees. Kenneth Conlon from the Donegal Weather Channel says while Thursday might be a bit cooler, things will take a turn for the better again on F...

With just days to go before Oasis play two sold out gigs in Croke Park, attentions are now turning to whether they will visit this part of the world. The Gallagher brothers have strong connections to Charlestown and the pair have holidayed in the area down through the years. Both Liam and Noel have previously flown into Ireland West Airport. Head of Marketing at the Airport Donal Healy says there'...

A Sligo Leitrim TD claims that an extra hour of pre-school childcare would be a huge bonus for parents when it comes to helping the back to school costs family families in the North West are currently experiencing. Children's Minister Norma Foley is exploring plans to extend the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme from three hours a day to four. The estimated cost of the measure would be 38...

A Sligo/Leitirm TD has welcomed moves from the HSE to provide funding which will enable to €4 charge for the use of Day Service transportation to be removed in the Northwest.   Fianna Fáil elected representative, Eamon Scanlon was informed by the Department that the HSE is providing funding of €250,000 for the rest of this year to support transportation for Day Service users who have until no...

Sligo's Nicole Fowley speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after her selection for the Ireland Rugby World Cup squad 2025.

A community-led project is bringing colour and connection to Ballytivnan Training Centre in Sligo. Volunteers, businesses, and the Sligo Volunteer Centre teamed up to repaint the space for adults with intellectual disabilities. It's part of a wider push to promote meaningful volunteerism across the region. The centre reopens on August 18th refreshed by local hands and hearts. Dervla Carr Reports

The Assistant General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association has warned that officers everywhere are now facing more dangers that ever when it comes to carrying out their duties.   Tara Mc Manus made the comment in response to Department of Justice figures that over 150 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty so far this year.     The figures are part of a growing trend...

A Midlands North West MEP is warning that the economic uncertainty around tariffs that will be imposed on Pharmaceutical products from Europe is leading to a dangerous scenario where companies based in the North West are already indicating that they will increase their investment in the US.   Ciaran Mullooly says such moves are as direct result of President Trump threating to impose a tariffs...

Water outages persisting in Donegal areas

Travel charge for disabled people removed in North West

Surf therapy programme launched in Donegal

Sligo County Council introduces fire safety checks for older people

Wheelchair users feeling "left behind" by restrictions of Deposit Return Scheme

A leading Health expert in the North West has moved to ease the fears of North Leitrim residents over the dangers of respiratory diseases. Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West has reacted to recent CSO data that states that the Manorhamilton Municipal District had the highest percentage of deaths for such conditions in all local Electoral Areas in the County Dr Beslin says...

A Sligo Leitrim TD says the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals is bad news for the North West Region. It remains unclear if US tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals will be higher than agreed. Most EU goods going into the US are under a 15 per cent charge since yesterday. However, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 250 per cent tariff on pharma instead of 15 per cen...

A leading Health expert in the North West has moved to ease the fears of North Leitrim residents over the dangers of respiratory diseases. Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West has reacted to recent CSO data that states that the Manorhamilton Municipal District had the highest percentage of deaths for such conditions in all local Electoral Areas in the County. Dr Breslin sa...

Sligo Abbey is set to host a number of events to mark heritage week. Organised by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland's largest cultural event - its running Saturday August 16th - Sunday 24th. Over 100 events are taking place nationwide. Both Sligo Abbey and Donegal Castle are hosting a Local Link to the Past, where people can use their local link ticket to gain...

ATU Sligo student Alex Foley (Tuam AC) won a silver medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase at last weekend's National Senior T&F Championships in Santry. 17-year-old Piotr Maciorowski won team silver with the Sligo AC men's 4x100 metres relay team. Both athletes sat down and interviewed each other about their Santry experiences.

It's been confirmed that the SLNCR Greenway project is set to move to the next stage. The TII has given the green light to begin phase three. Environmental Surveys are ongoing since April and will continue until the end of next year. The planned greenway will run through Sligo, Leitrim and into Northern Ireland. Independent Cllr Marie Casserly says the project has reached a major milestone: