Thirty years since the tragic sinking of the Boy Shaun


WEDNESDAY marked 30 years since one of the worst maritime tragedies in Irish history – the sinking of the Boy Shaun off north Donegal. Four fishermen perished when the 34 ft trawler went down near Malin Head on September 20 in circumstances that to this day have never been fully explained. Barney McDaid (56) from […]


Fake tobacco worth €4,440 seized in Letterkenny


COUNTERFEIT tobacco worth €4,400 along with a vehicle has been seized in Letterkenny. Revenue Officers were supported by Gardai from Letterkenny Garda Station in the intelligence led operation on Thursday. A Spokesperson for Revenue confirmed that they seized 7,200 cigarettes, 1kg of tobacco and the vehicle in which the contraband was transported. Advertisement “The combined […]


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SAFETECH Consulting & Training are running their Professional Trainer Certificate again in October. This is a seven day course which covers both QQI Level 6 Awards; Training Needs Identification and Training, Delivery and Evaluation leading to a special purpose Professional Trainer Skills Certificate. Trainer James Martin explained the benefits of this course. Advertisement “This course […]


HSE helpline for flood victims ceased


  The HSE helpline for people affected by the recent flooding in Inishowen has now ceased to operate. If the need arises the HSE Psychology Service can be contacted. The HSE has also provided an information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ which has been distributed widely in the community. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people […]


Former councillor leading Australian equality campaign


THE FORMER mayor of Bundoran is heading the marriage equality campaign in Australia which is on the verge of making history. Tiernan Brady is the executive director of Australians for Equality, the group leading the campaign to have same-sex marriage legalised ahead of the massive postal ballot which began in Australia this week. Having initially […]