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Outrage over 'Green' minister's decision to renew gold and silver prospecting licences

Grassroots campaign group, ‘Save Inis Eoghain from Gold Mining,’ has reacted with outrage to the decision by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Gren Party leader, Eamon Ryan, to renew the licence of Connemara Mining Co Ltd ...

03 Apr 2022 at 17:58

Local News

Donegal woman Michelle McMonagle: ‘Now is my time to follow my dreams’

It’s never too late to follow your dreams, and Michelle McMonagle is proof of that as she nears the end of a new Tertiary Access Route into a General Nursing degree with the Further Education and Training (FET) Service of Donegal Education and ...

26 Feb 2024 at 11:01

National News

National: Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave of fraud ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:13

Local News

Minster Charlie McConalogue insists the use of cash 'must be protected'

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue insists the continued use of cash is a necessity. The Access to Cash Bill, brought before cabinet this week by the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, stems from a ...

25 Jan 2024 at 09:46

Local News

Buncrana disability park opens to the public

‘Fun for All’ Buncrana recently opened a new disability play park to make the swings accessible to everyone. The Friel family opened the park in memory of their brother Gareth. He had complex special needs, he passed away in 2022. ...

30 Aug 2024 at 12:27

Inishowen

Improvements being made to make Moville shore path more accessible

Work has recently begun to make sections of shore path between Moville and Greencastle more accessible. The work is being completed through funding received from the Moville shore path outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme. ...

06 Sept 2024 at 13:00

National News

Dublin airport ranked as eighth most stressful in Europe

The most stressful airports in Europe have been revealed, with Dublin ranking in eighth position. International car rental company StressFreeCarRental.com have released their 2024 Stressful Airport Index, which analysed data ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:44

Inishowen

Buncrana public toilets get complete revamp

Fun for All Buncrana coordinated a new redesign of the public toilets beside the local park. The organisation was originally set up to fundraise to make the park swing and picnic tables more wheelchair accessible. To do ...

26 Jul 2024 at 11:20

National News

Signage on safe access zones required at abortion facilities, says Garda

Gardai have called for signage to be placed at safe access zones outside abortion facilities so people and officers know when an infringement is taking place. Garda Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon said there ...

09 Nov 2022 at 13:21

National News

Tipperary mum furious as Irish Ferries charters non-wheelchair accessible boat for popular route

A local mother is calling on Irish Ferries to look after their disabled customers after the company chartered a non-wheelchair accessible boat for a popular route. Olivia Hassett has stated she is “very upset” ...

27 Feb 2024 at 18:09

Business

Apple set to introduce new accessibility tools later this year

Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those with disabilities, including a door detection tool which uses sensors in an iPhone or iPad to help those with sight problems ...

17 May 2022 at 15:51

National News

ALERT: Rocket launch from tiny Irish village to take place this week

A planned rocket launch from a tiny Irish village is set to take place this week. A temporary restriction on the flying of aircrafts and drones will apply in the vicinity of Emo, Co Laois on Thursday May 2 ...

29 Apr 2024 at 15:50

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