Best Leitrim Podcasts (2024)

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Serious concern over ambulance response times in north Leitrim 2:37

10h ago2:37

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There is serious concern in north Leitrim area as regards increased ambulance response times. These concerns increased during the past month where it emerged that the base in Manorhamilton is not always staffed appropriately. This, in turn has led to Donegal Town being the next available service which increases the response time for those in need. …

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Calls for local inclusion in new public service broadcasting model 0:49

3h ago0:49

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The need for a sustainable model for public service broadcasting and local radio stations such as Ocean FM has been raised on the floor of the Dáil. The calls were made by local TD Frank Feighan who praised the coverage by stations in his constituency during the recent local and European elections. Taoiseach Simon Harris previously acknowledged tha…

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Review to be carried out into construction of new Sligo Garda Station 2:20

1h ago2:20

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A review regarding the construction of a new Garda Headquarters in Sligo is to be carried out. Sligo County Council recently purchased a site in Caltragh with the view to housing both a new Garda Station and Headquarters for Sligo Fire Service. The development was previously stalled due to the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Division being amalgamated with Sou…

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Sligo criminal barrister explains reasons for protest 3:50

1h ago3:50

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Criminal barristers in Sligo have been protesting outside the courthouse today over a long-running dispute relating to legal fees. Following similar protests from last year, the government committed to implementing an independent mechanism to determine legal fees, but are yet to follow through on it. Sligo County Prosecutor, Leo Mulrooney, was at t…

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Further clarity sought over Sligo's chronic pain unit 1:50

10h ago1:50

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A number of questions still need to be answered as it relates to the chronic pain unit at Sligo University Hospital. That's according to Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy, who raised the matter at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. It was revealed in recent weeks that the unit was set to close due to the departure of two consultants. When asked …

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Meeting set to take place over controversial motorbike ban on Diamond 1:45

10h ago1:45

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A meeting is being arranged in the wake of the controversial motorbike ban on the Diamond in Donegal Town. Donegal County Council has made the request for all road users to use nearby car parks instead as the new-look Diamond is now a pedestrianised area. The move has since caused uproar in the town, with some businesses claiming revenue will be lo…

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Donegal GAA Podcast: 08/07/2024- Galway Preview 50:14

1h ago50:14

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Paddy McGill is joined by Roscommon senior football manager Davy Burke and Cahair O' Kane of the Irish News to look ahead to this Sunday's All-Ireland Semi-Final clash with Galway

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Minister to be taken to task on mother and baby homes 2:19

9h ago2:19

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Sligo County Council have been asked to write to Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman in relation to redress for Mother and Baby Home survivors. To date, around 3,600 applications have been made, 316 of which have been deemed eligible, but only 55 payments have been made so far. No response has been issued by Minister O’Gorman to similar request…

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Tensions rise as Sligo councillors defeat eviction ban motion 3:03

3h ago3:03

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There was tension at today’s meeting of Sligo County Council after a motion on reinstating the eviction ban was brought forward. The motion was proposed by Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons, but was opposed by various council members. It was put to a vote and ultimately defeated by 12 votes to 5, with one abstaining. Cllr Gibbons was disappointed that …

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Roderic O’Gorman elected as new leader of Green Party 1:37

18h ago1:37

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Roderic O’Gorman has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party. The Minister for Integration narrowly defeated Senator Pippa Hackett in the race to replace Eamon Ryan, on a margin of just 72 votes. There was a little over 55 per cent turnout, with 52 per cent of those voting for Minister O’Gorman. The new Green leader said he wants to see a…

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Renewed calls for full opening of Ballyshannon community hospital 2:30

8h ago2:30

2:30

There are calls on the Government to investigate why there seems to be a struggle in recruiting staff for the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility only partially opened earlier this year, and the HSE has stated that efforts are ongoing to recruit additional staff in a bid to reopen the rest of it. The local HSE Managem…

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Concern over speeding and dangerous driving in North Leitrim 1:25

18h ago1:25

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It's been claimed that speeding and dangerous driving continue to be major issues in the north Leitrim area. Dromahair and Manorhamilton are said to be just two of many areas that are seeing excess of speeds of motorists on a daily basis. Residents are said to be deeply concerned that someone may be seriously injured if action isn't taken. Local In…

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Some positives for North West in new housing report 2:02

8h ago2:02

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It’s thought that there are some positives to be taken from a new housing report, despite prices continuing to increase across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. According to the latest property price report from MyHome.ie, prices have gone up in Donegal by over 5,000 euro, in Leitrim by 6,000, and in Sligo by 2,000. The median price of property in all th…

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Michael Naughton confirms General Election bid 5:16

8h ago5:16

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Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Naughton has confirmed that he has put his name forward for the party's General Election selection convention in the Donegal constituency. The south Donegal Councillor topped the poll in the Donegal LEA in last month's local elections. It's not yet known when Fianna Fail will hold their convention but gave party members onl…

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Connacht GAA pay tribute to late John O'Mahony 2:16

2h ago2:16

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Connacht GAA has paid tribute to former Leitrim manager John O'Mahony, who has passed away at age 71. The late Mr O'Mahony will be remembered in Leitrim for being manager of the 1994 Connacht championship winning side, only the second and last time the county won the Nestor Cup. He led his native Mayo to Connacht titles in 1988, 1989 and 2009. He a…

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No sign of a women's refuge in Sligo 1:21

3h ago1:21

1:21

Calls have been made for the foundation of a women's refuge in Sligo to be speeded up, and for the announcement of a further one in Leitrim. Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin spoke about the issue to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee in the Dail during a discussion on gender-based violence. In light of the attack on Natasha O'Brien an…

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Calls for rangers at county Sligo beaches 2:15

3h ago2:15

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Calls have been made for the presence of Beach Rangers to be put in place in Sligo. The issue is to be raised by Ballymote-Tubbercurry Cllr Dara Mulvey at the Sligo County Council meeting next week, as he looks to mirror the actions of Mayo County Council. Beach Rangers monitor activities such as littering, dogs on leashes, and parking. Cllr Mulvey…

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Tributes paid to former TD and Leitrim football manager John O'Mahony 0:31

22m ago0:31

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Tributes are being paid to the former TD and Leitrim Connacht championship winning manager John O'Mahony who has died. He was first elected to the Dáil from the Mayo constituency in 2007 and served as a Fine Gael TD until 2016. He was also elected to the Seanad, serving until June 2020. The late Mr O'Mahony will also be widely remembered in GAA cir…

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Overcrowding in prisons currently at a crisis point 1:25

5h ago1:25

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The Irish Prison Officer's Association say that overcrowding in prisons is currently at a crisis point. At the end of June, the number of inmates in the country's prisons passed the 5 thousand mark for the first time ever - that's nearly 500 over capacity. Concern is now being expressed that the levels of overcrowding could led to a violent outburs…

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Over 2,420 cancelled hospital appointments in North West 3:00

3d ago3:00

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There were over 2,420 cancelled appointments across Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals in the first three months of this year. These cancellations would include people who needed surgery for various illnesses. Reasons given include overcrowding, infection outbreaks and staff shortages. In Sligo, there were over 1,140 in the first three mont…

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North West ambulance cover continues to decrease 2:30

5h ago2:30

2:30

Questions are being asked over the decreasing level of ambulance cover right across the North West region. The problem is said to be affecting a number of counties, namely Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Roscommon. Understaffing is understood to be the root of the problem, which has led to response times getting slower across the area. Sinn Fein…

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Hopes remain in North West for reduction in hospitality VAT rate 1:54

5h ago1:54

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Hopes remain among the hospitality industry in the North West that the Government will reduce the VAT rate. It now looking increasing unlikely that there will be a return to the 9% Vat rate for the sector in October's budget, despite Fine Gael's lobbying for the move. Members of the two main government parties met with representatives from the sect…

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Fears NowDoc service could be privatised 2:32

8h ago2:32

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There are renewed fears that efforts are being made to privatise NowDoc. The service provides out of hours emergency health care to south Donegal and other areas of the North West and there were initial moves to privatise it some years ago. It could have several implications, including a reduced service and additional costs for patients. Cllr Micha…

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Questions raised over Nazareth House inclusion in Mother and Baby Home Scheme 2:29

8h ago2:29

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Calls have been made for the Mother and Baby Home Scheme to be expanded to include those who resided in the Nazareth House in Sligo. Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD raised the issue to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, and asked if it would be possible to extend the scheme to others. Deputy Harkin praised the current scheme, but felt it was still excluding som…

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Concerns raised over potential waste collection price hikes 1:50

8h ago1:50

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Residents in Leitrim and elsewhere simply won't stand for any potential price hike in waste collection services. That's according to Sinn Fein Cllr Padraig Fallon, who has been reacting to developments this week that the cost of household recycling could be on the way up. Waste collection companies have warned that they may increase prices for recy…

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Donegal TD uses local examples to show issue of violence against women 1:26

3h ago1:26

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Donegal has been used as an example to reflect nationwide issue of domestic violence against women. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle was speaking on the situation in the Dáil, and presented some local statistics to the floor. One instance highlighted was that local services receive five to six new calls each week for people seeking help. Deput…

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N17 safety issues in Sligo raised in the Dáil 2:09

1h ago2:09

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The need for safety developments on the N17 between Sligo and Mayo were highlighted in the Dáil this morning. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin discussed improvements needed on the main road. Deputy Harkin said work needs to be started in sections involving Curry, Tubbercurry, and Collooney, while a…

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'Laughable' reason for Budget 2025 date switch - Doherty 2:06

16h ago2:06

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In the Dáil earlier, Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty rejected the "laughable" claim that the Budget date is being changed because of a calendar clash in Europe. Deputy Doherty believes that the date switch is to pave the way for an early election and accused the Finance Minister Jack Chambers of taking the public for fools. While re…

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Leitrim couple combat housing crisis in 'tiny home' 10:13

8h ago10:13

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A couple in County Leitrim have decided to save money by living in a small structure on a site in the middle of nowhere. The total space is 25 square metres and it cost them €26,000 in total. Ocean FM paid a visit to the 'tiny home':

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'Lessons must be learned' Gran Fondo event in Sligo 5:21

8h ago5:21

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Lessons must be learned from last weekend's Gran Fondo event in Sligo. That's according to Fine Gael Cllr Fergal Nealon, who says he has been inundated with calls from concerned members of the local business community and the public. The concerns centre on a lack of communication over the details of the event from organisers. Cllr Nealon says while…

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No plans for Sligo-Mayo rail extension until 2035 1:19

4d ago1:19

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The proposed rail line from Claremorris to Collooney will not be included in plans up until 2035. Speaking in the Dáil today, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD was responding to Sligo-Leitrim TDs Martin Kenny and Marian Harkin over questions on the western rail corridor. There has long been calls for an extended route to connect Sligo with the r…

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Loca calls for General Election to be held as soon as possible 2:09

2h ago2:09

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There are calls locally for a General Election to be held as soon as possible. It comes as the Government is bringing October's budget forward by a week to the 1st of October, further fuelling speculation of an early election. However, Minister Jack Chambers denies the government is planning to call an election this year. But speaking to Ocean FM n…

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Amount of women coming forward to Women's Aid "just the tip of the iceberg" 0:38

3h ago0:38

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Over 40,000 women have come forward to Women's Aid over domestic abuse and violent incidents, but that is only the tip of the iceberg. That's according to Sinn Fein Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, who was speaking in the Dail in relation to gender-based violence. Discussions have taken place nationwide over the country's attitude towards violence ag…

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Taoiseach commits to redevelopment of SUH renal dialysis unit 2:01

5h ago2:01

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Taoiseach Simon Harris has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the development of the renal dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital. The Taoiseach was responding to a question from Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin, where she highlighted the numerous delays the development has encountered. It is currently projected that the detail…

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Mother and daughter who died in Mayo crash named locally 2:44

17h ago2:44

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Tributes have been paid to the mother and daughter who died in a car accident in North Mayo yesterday evening. Aisling Moore and her daughter Abbigael were involved in an incident with a lorry on the N26 between Foxford and Swinford. Foxford Parish Priest Fr Padraig Costello attended the scene of the accident and said prayers for the mother and dau…

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Local businesses hit out at poor organisation of Gran Fondo 2:30

19h ago2:30

2:30

The owner of a local restaurant has hit out at the poor organisation of the Gran Fondo. The international cycling event took place in Sligo over the weekend, which led to a number of road closures right across the county. However, participants and local businesses alike were left frustrated as routes and road closures were changed last minute, with…

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Taoiseach pays tribute to victims of Mayo crash 0:41

19h ago0:41

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The Taoiseach has led tributes in the Dail to the mother and daughter who lost their lives in a crash in North Mayo. The collision, involving a car and a lorry, happened on the stretch of road between Swinford and Foxford shortly before 6pm yesterday evening. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward, especially any road users who may have…

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Uisce Eireann under pressure to upgrade pipes serving Bundoran 1:56

19h ago1:56

1:56

Uisce Eireann is under pressure to upgrade the pipes serving the wider Bundoran area. It's after a major burst hit the area this morning, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without water. The line also serves premises in parts of Ballyshannon. Repair works are complete this lunchtime but it still could be a number or hours before supply is f…

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Tributes paid to man who died on Benbulben 1:59

19h ago1:59

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Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a hiking tragedy on Benbulben last night. A major emergency operation was launched at around 10pm, including Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue, Rescue 118, Gardai and the coastguard. The victim, who was in his 40s, died after falling on Benbulben walk and was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was underst…

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Calls for renewed focus in North Leitrim over greenway plans 1:28

23h ago1:28

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There are renewed calls on businesses and residents in North Leitrim to focus on providing more tourist accommodation ahead of the completion of the SLNCR Greenway. That project is set to be complete in around four years' time. There's concern that if the likes of Manorhamilton and other towns and villages in the county do not have adequate accommo…

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Hoteliers and restauranteurs meet Government to discuss VAT rate reduction 1:11

24h ago1:11

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Many hospitality and tourism operators are struggling to cope with operating costs, tight margins and reduced profitability. Representatives including the LVA and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation are meeting TDs and Senators today ahead of Budget 2025. They’re calling for a return to the 9 per cent VAT introduced during the Pandemic and say the…

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Childcare services impacted as Mica starts to become nationwide issue 2:21

1d ago2:21

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Mica is becoming a nationwide issue, and is starting to impact important community services. That's according to Independent Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, who raised the case of Ardara Community Childcare Centre in the Dáil. The service is currently housed in a building impacted by defective concrete blocks. Deputy Pringle warned that other services …

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New speed limits to be introduced on Sligo roads 2:43

1d ago2:43

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New speed limits are set to come into effect in Sligo at the end of November. According to correspondence from Sligo County Council, new legislation will see a speed limit of 60km per hour come into effect in rural local roads in November of this year. It's expected that limits of 30km per hour in urban areas and 80km per hour on national secondary…

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Two Sligo creches score top marks in quality assessment 2:52

2d ago2:52

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Two Sligo creches are the sole facilities in the North West to have scored top marks in a recent national Q Mark assessment. They are both Cre8ive Corner Creches, and are based at Brooklawns and Farmhill Manor, both off the Strandhill Road, and employ a combined team of 50 staff who provide services to over 200 children. Cre8ive Corner Brooklawns h…

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Two north west projects to benefit for agri-food funding 1:55

2d ago1:55

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Two north west projects are among 17 nationally that are set to benefit from almost €300,000 in funding under the 2024 Rural Innovation and Development Fund. Donegal Town Community Chamber will receive €12,826 while €11,200 is on the way to Achonry Farmers Market in south Sligo. Announcing the funding, Minister for Agriculture and Donegal Deputy Mc…

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Government under fire over closure one of Donegal's top tourist attractions 1:53

2d ago1:53

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The Government has come under fire after one of Donegal's top tourist attractions has been deemed inaccessible to the general public. It's understood that the castle at Glenveagh National Park has been closed on numerous occasions recently due to staff shortages. It has resulted in a significant number of tourists left disappointed. Councillor Mich…

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"Unfair" for Government to intervene in ongoing Defence Force cases 2:55

2d ago2:55

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A former member of An Garda Síochana has hit out at the Government over an examination of members of the Defence Forces going through the judicial process. Former Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan says that the Defence Forces Act needs to be overhauled, rather than the Government intervening with cases that are yet to go before the courts. The call c…

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Ireland's move to healt-led drug treatments a step in the right direction 1:51

2d ago1:51

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Ireland's moving towards a health-led response to drug use. It's an approach which was endorsed by the recent Citizens' Assembly on drug use - and involves alternatives to traditional sentencing. A new report out today shows the benefit of schemes that tackle the cause of drug-use, and divert offenders into programmes that can help them tackle thei…

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Donegal among counties where thousands more homes are needed 0:21

2d ago0:21

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Donegal, Dublin, Cork, and Kerry are among just some of the counties, where thousands of homes will be needed by 2040. Data from the ESRI suggests population growth in all major towns and cities across the country will result in to an overall population of 6.1 million by 2040. Between 35 and 53 thousand new homes a year will be needed to cope with …

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"Regrettable" that there isn't a stronger female presence on Sligo County Council 2:23

2d ago2:23

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It's regrettable that we have the largest LEA in Sligo County Council with no female voice at the table. Those are the thoughts of Jennifer van Aswegen who was discussing the recent violent attack on Natasha O'Brien. Ms van Aswegen was a Sinn Féin candidate in the recent Ballymote-Tubbercurry election, and has now been speaking on the importance of…

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