A YOUTH sustained slash wounds to his stomach after a stabbing in the heart of Letterkenny this evening (Tuesday).
Hospital accepting medical patients again
MANAGEMENT at Letterkenny General Hospital have confirmed they are accepting medical patients again this morning (Tuesday)
Three IDA site visits to Donegal
THERE has been three site visits to Donegal so far this year by firms considering locating in Ireland, it has been confirmed.
Homeless problem growing in rural areas
HOMELESSNESS in parts of rural Ireland including Donegal is increasing and is more hidden, more stigmatised and more difficult to endure than being homeless in towns or cities, a report has found.
Call for army to help gardai
THERE has been calls for the army to be deployed along the border to help gardai tackle growing criminality.
€200,000 for childcare facilities
THE Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr. James Reilly, T.D. has informed Deputy Dinny McGinley that in excess of €200,000 has been allocated for the provision of childcare facilities in Donegal.
New Minister McHugh under fire for lack of Irish
AN Independent county councillor has slammed the appointment of Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh as the new Junior Minister for the Gaeltacht.
McHugh promoted to Junior Minister
THERE are strong reports coming from Dublin this afternoon that Donegal North East TD Joe McHugh is to promoted to a Junior Minister’s post.
Anxious wait for Junior Minister McGinley
JUNIOR Minister Dinny McGinley said he had absolutely no idea if he would retain his portfolio as part of the cabinet reshuffle.
‘Mistreatment’ of whales allegations
Following public outcry over how 12 pilot whales were left by conservation officials to suffocate over the last week at a west Donegal beach, talks have been initiated between the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NWPS) over alleged mistreatment.