Dáil passes controversial rental changes bill

Changes to the rental system, including allowing landlords to reset rents to market rates, are set to begin next month after the Dáil passed the Residential Tenancies Bill by 73 votes to 68. The bill now goes before the Seanad today and is due to come into effect on March 1st, with protests by ten…

Bundoran’s Kathy O’Kelly Joins FG National Executive

Bundoran based party member, Kathy O Kelly has been success in securing a position on the Fine Gael National Executive. She was co-opted after securing nominations and completing the interview process for the role. A vacancy on the Executive arose following the decision of Philip Kelly to step do…

Mullooly questions Bord Bia over use of EU promotional funding

A midlands northwest MEP has called on Bord Bia to provide answers on how funding being paid to them is being used. Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly wants Bord Bia to confirm that none of the significant level of funding being provided by the European union is being used to promote beef tha…

TD Pearse Doherty claims children in Donegal are at risk as crumbling childcare buildings await urgent action

Children’s Minister Norma Foley is being urged to travel to Donegal to see childcare facilities affected by defective concrete blocks.   The issue was raised by Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty during the second stage debate of the Child Care Amendment Bill 2025.   It’s believed more than 20 child…

Vacant homes grant boosts housing in the North West

More than 3,000 vacant homes were refurbished across Ireland in 2025 under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The North-West led the way, with Donegal seeing over 1,000 approvals and €22 million paid out. The scheme has now returned over 4,500 properties to use since its launch in 2022. …

Sligo councillor is urging the council to develop retirement housing in towns and villages.”

Sligo County Council is being urged to explore building retirement housing in towns and villages through a public-private partnership. The proposal would help older people downsize from large rural homes and move closer to healthcare, shops and other essential services. It would also free up fami…

Leitrim Councillor Slams NW TDs Over Inaction on Gold Mining

A Leitrim Councillor has launched scathing attack on the sitting North West TD's and Junior Ministers over their lack of action in championing environmental issues such as opposition to gold mining. Councillor Eddie Mitchell has already tabled a motion with the Local Authority in Leitrim calling f…

Disgust at Donegal litter louts

There are further calls for hidden cameras to be installed on roads in the region in a bid to catch litter louts. It comes as a vast number of glass bottles were dumped along the N56 in recent days. Volunteers have since been out collecting the rubbish from the side of the road. Cathoirleach of …

Planning restrictions on County Donegal road preventing people from returning home

It's been claimed that planning restrictions on a road in County Donegal are preventing people from returning home to the County. The N56 connects Donegal Town, Inver, Killybegs into west Donegal and onto Letterkenny. However, current national policy blocks one-off housing if it accesses the road…

Aldi get green light for new store in Boyle

Planning permission has been granted for an Aldi Store in Boyle. The project will see a brand-new modern supermarket as part of a mixed-use development. It'll also include the demolition of derelict buildings and structures and the refurbishment of five houses along Patrick Street. Aldi initiall…