CONCERN has been raised about the high number of ambulances being dispatched for people after they contact NowDOC out of hours service, sparking fears the emergency service is being abused. Figures show that over a three-year period, 10,228 NowDOC calls led to the dispatching of ambulances in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at the latest […]
‘Schools could provide solution to gender imbalance in politics’
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AT a recent plenary meeting, Councillor Niamh Kennedy called on the Minister for Education to explore the introduction of Politics and Society as a Leaving Certificate subject in Donegal’s secondary schools. The motion, seconded by Councillor Joy Beard, aims to address the gender imbalance in local politics and inspire more young women to run for […]
‘Scandalous’ that children in Donegal are being denied proper health care
CHAIRPERSON of the Regional Health Forum (RHF) West has described it as a “scandal” that children in Donegal with a physical or mental disability are “being denied proper health” by the government. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking after receiving responses to two questions he posed at the latest RHF West meeting. The questions were in relation […]
TII appeal halts childcare facility development plans
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PLANS for a large new childcare facility in east Donegal have been overturned after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) successfully appealed the planned development to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Donegal County Council had granted conditional planning approval in July 2024 for the redevelopment of The River Club premises in Castlefinn into a childcare facility. The plans included […]
Weather: Mostly dry today with isolated showers
TODAY will be mostly dry at first with just isolated showers and some clear spells possible too. However, showers will feed in from the Atlantic through the day and these will merge into longer spells of rain at times. The showers will become less frequent later in the evening with clear spells developing. Advertisement Highest […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town Advertisement Angela Blaney, Fanad Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon Mairead Murray, Ramelton Mary Grant, Buncrana Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town Michael McLoone (Senior) The death has occurred of Michael McLoone (Senior), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 […]
Donegal student receives Scholarship Award at Ceremony in DCU
DONEGAL student Jenna Donovan was presented with a scholarship award by Dublin City University at a ceremony to celebrate memorial and endowed scholarships on Wednesday, November 19. In total, 54 students received awards named in honour of individuals and organisations who have played a leading role in the life of Dublin City University and in wider Irish […]
James celebrates his 80th birthday
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CELEBRATIONS are underway for well-known Letterkenny businessman James Grieve as he marks his 80th birthday today. James, who is a native of the Cullion Road, is best known locally for operating his garage in the heart of Letterkenny for the past 55 years. Born in 1945 to Mary and James Grieve, James attended Lurgybrack National […]
Eleven patients unable to be discharged from LUH
ELEVEN patients were unable to be discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital due to significant home help pressures. The figure, as of November 14, 2025, was revealed this week as home help waiting lists came under the spotlight. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, Councillor Ciaran Brogan sought information on the number of people […]
Over 100 residents in Gortahork left without services for two weeks
A TELEPHONE pole off the N56 near Gortahork has been left damaged and with exposed wires following a road traffic collision that occurred two weeks ago. As a result, over 100 homes in the area have been without access to telephone services and broadband. Local councillors have reported the issue to Eir and are awaiting the arrival […]