An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, will carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day. The initiative will run until 11:59pm tonight, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce speed-related collisions nationwide, coinciding with the first full week of […]
Hundreds turn out in wet weather to support Johnny’s Ranch appeal
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By Dionne Meehan THERE was a powerful show of community spirit in Ramelton on Saturday as hundreds rallied to save their beloved food truck, Johnny’s Ranch. Owned by local man Johnny Patterson, the award-winning take-away has been operating in Gamble’s Square, in the heart of the heritage town, for the past seven years. Advertisement However, […]
Inappropriate disposal of sheep dip leads to toxic impacts in Donegal rivers
TOXIC impacts have been found in several Donegal rivers as the result of inappropriate disposal of spent sheep dip. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027. The Plan sets out measures to improve the prevention and management of hazardous waste such as farm hazardous waste including spent sheep dip; unused and expired medicines; […]
Residents lodge appeal over apartments development
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by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission given the green light for a major apartments development in Letterkenny has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by concerned residents. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and nine two-bedroom apartments in […]
Three non-compliances in HIQA inspection of St Joseph’s Hospital
ST JOSEPH’S Community Hospital received three non-compliances after an inspection was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The hospital, which is a designated centre located in Stranorlar and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), was inspected on May 1 this year and the report was published on the HIQA website […]
Dovida national caregiver hiring week coming to Donegal
DOVIDA, Ireland’s leading home care provider, will host a series of National Hiring Week events across the country from today until Friday, September 5 as part of a major recruitment drive. The company aims to hire 40 new Caregivers throughout Donegal to meet growing need for its services. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults […]
Funeral to take place in his native Galway today of Ollie Horgan
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By Diarmaid Doherty FAMILY and friends, former teaching colleagues, and those whose lives were touched by Ollie Horgan will pay an emotional farewell today as his funeral takes place this lunchtime in his native Galway. Ollie, the former manager at Finn Harps, and former assistant manager at Galway United, died on Thursday. He was 57. […]
Weather: Mix of showers and sunshine today
THERE will be widespread showers today, along with occasional sunshine. The showers will be heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers, heavy at times. Winds will become light or variable so patches of mist and fog […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow), Convoy Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar Advertisement Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Bunbeg Colm Sweeney, Ardara Willie Davis, Milford Ernest Luther, Rossbracken Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart […]
Letterkenny woman Kelley makes TV debut on Traitors Ireland
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Kelley Higgins made her TV debut tonight as she appeared as one of the contestants on Traitors Ireland. Hitting our screens at 9.30pm, the highly anticipated show sees Siobhán McSweeney at the helm, guiding a thrilling game of lies, loyalty, and betrayal from the iconic Slane Castle. Advertisement In total, […]