BUDGET constraints forced the Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children to halt regular visits to hear concerns from asylum seekers in direct provision centres. Correspondence released under Freedom of Information laws, shows Dr Niall Muldoon, a Donegal Town native, said that his office “cannot continue to fulfil our statutory obligations within existing resourcing”, the Irish Times reported. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, August 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Gibbons, Dublin and formerly Fanad Danny Kelly, Termon Advertisement Samuel Delap, Milford Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork Michael McMenamin, Birmingham and formerly Ballybofey Michael Gallagher, Scotland and Downings Mary McBride, Downings John Gibbons, Dublin and formerly Fanad The death has taken place of John […]
Up to 1,000 ESB customers without power as Storm Floris hits Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty HEAVY winds across Donegal have resulted in power outages in different parts of the county with hundreds of homes and businesses left without supply this morning. Storm Floris hit the county overnight with a Status Yellow wind warning issued by Met Éireann which is valid until 4pm today. Advertisement A Status Yellow […]
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
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By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a government contract to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war. Now though, with a decrease in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, August 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Conal Gildea, Ardara Gail Booth, Rathmullan and formerly Dublin Advertisement Niamh Bonner, Derry and formerly Letterkenny Frank Daly, Donegal Town Patrick O’Connor, Wexford and Ballyshannon Danny McNutt, Buncrana John Dominic Magill, Falcarragh Joseph (Joe) Davies, Derry, Buncrana and Louth Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gaoth Dobhair Conal Gildea, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, July 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Niamh Bonner, Derry and formerly Letterkenny Frank Daly, Donegal Town Advertisement Patrick O’Connor, Wexford and Ballyshannon Danny McNutt, Buncrana John Dominic Magill, Falcarragh Betty Nelis, Castlefin and Clady Kenneth McIlwaine, Milford Joseph (Joe) Davies, Derry, Buncrana and Louth Michael Robert Gamble, Letterkenny Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, July 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Advertisement Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford Margaret McBride, Milford The death has occurred of Margaret McBride (née McLaughlin), Main Street, Milford (F92 K5N4), in her 97th year, peacefully at home. She […]
McConalogue looking forward to work beginning on LUH surgical hub as soon as possible
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is looking forward to work beginning on the new surgical hub and the provision of new ambulatory day oncology facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today at which Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll […]
Food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products underway
THE Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised today that a food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms is underway due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. In a statement issued this afternoon, the FSAI say that to date, there are no cases of listeriosis associated with […]
Traffic management plans in place as work gets underway on St. Johnston wastewater upgrade
UISCE Éireann will begin work to deliver an upgrade worth €3.4m for the community of St Johnston in the coming days. The current wastewater infrastructure in the village is inadequate to cater for the East Donegal community going forward but Uisce Éireann will carry out a significant upgrade over the next 18 months. The utility […]