The NW Women in Farming group pictured outside European Parliament Buildings on their trip to Brussels which was sponsored by MEP Marian Harkin. From left: Hannah McNelis, Christine Butler, Carol Conaghan, Sinead O’Donnell, Eimear McGuiness, Nicola McLaughling, Ann McMenamin, Tina McMenamin-Kilpatrick and Geraldine McNelis. Advertisement THE North West Woman in Farming group travelled […]
Taoiseach fully committed to the North West region
On his visit on Saturday last to the North West region Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D. confirmed his commitment to the region and to building on the positive work already underway. At his meeting in Derry with the North West Region Development Group, which is made up of elected members from Donegal County Council and […]
Not a single Flood Risk Management Plan provided
THE Government has still not provided a single Flood Risk Management Plan as required under EU Regulations, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West, Matt Carthy, has said. “Our solidarity and immediate support must go to those communities, particularly in the North-West who are facing the aftermath of this week’s torrential rainfall. Advertisement “Of course, there […]
Fianna Fáil call for emergency funding for flood victims
FIANNA Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has called on Minister Shane Ross to make emergency funding available to those impacted by last nights flooding. Advertisement Deputy Troy made the comments as torrential rain overnight led to the collapse of roads and bridges around the county. He said funds […]
New North West BUMBLEance picks up its first passenger
Nine-month old Oisín Boyle from Glenties, is the first child in Donegal to use the brand new BUMBLEance service in the North West. Oisín, who suffers from severe seizures following a brain injury, was picked up at 5am on Monday, driven to his hospital appointment at Our Lady’s children’s Hospital, Crumlin, and returned home later […]
Ramona Nicholas shortlisted as Entrepreneur Of The Year
Ramona Nicholas has said she is ‘delighted’ to be short listed for the 2017 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. Ramona, who is originally from Ardboe, is one of 24 finalists in this year’s programme. She has said there will be ‘exciting times ahead’ and that she is ‘proud of her team.’ Ramona, along with […]
Wildfire at Lough Eske
Fire fighters worked into the early hours last night to put out a fire on the mountains near Lough Eske, Donegal. The fire started on Monday evening, and local fire brigades were joined at the scene by crews from surrounding areas including units from Donegal Town, Stranorlar and Ballyshannon. The fire affected a large part […]
Major boost for North West Pieta House campaign
PLANS to open a ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre in Donegal next year have received a significant boost.