The HSE is urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles following a significant rise in cases. Parents are being asked to make sure children and young people are up to date with their MMR vaccine due to a rise in cases in parts of the UK and Europe. The MMR vaccine […]
‘Gaeltacht families being pushed out because they have nowhere to live’ – TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has today submitted over 200 amendments specifically to protect Gaeltacht communities, the Irish language and cultural spaces in planning legislation, as part of a wider package of amendments to radically improve the Government’s Planning and Development Bill 2023. The Bill is due […]
Over 50,000 in Donegal to get January bonus this week
Over 50,000 people across Donegal will receive a January bonus this week as part of the Department of Social Protection’s efforts to support people with the cost of living. A Double Lump Sum Payment will be issued to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low income families. The payment was announced by Minister […]
Errigal College Triumphs in VEX Robotics Competition
In an electrifying display of engineering excellence, Errigal College’s robotics team clinched the top spot in the VEX Robotics North-West Regional Finals held at ATU Donegal on Wednesday, the 24th of January 2024. The winning team (Gabriele, Rachel, Veronica, Josephine and Andrea) showcased exceptional skill and strategic thinking as their robot tackled a series of […]
Emergency works to be undertaken on Windy Hall Road
Emergency road works will be undertaken on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny on Monday. The road will be blocked in various locations from 8am to 4:30pm during emergency pot hole repairs. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “When patches are complete sections will be reopened. Expect long delays and avoid this area if […]
Donegal musician narrowly misses out on representing Ireland at Eurovision
DONEGAL musician Aisling Jarvis has narrowly missed out on representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Rocking out on tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong alongside her “bestie” Ailsha, their entry ‘Go Tobann’ came in second place following tonight’s public vote. Aisling, who is the daughter of Clannad’s Moya Brennan, is a singer, producer and composer […]
Delayed repair to public streets lights
As a result of the recent storms and power outages, the ESB has issued a Safety Notice prohibiting any activity on its network. This has resulted in the delayed repair of public street lights. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It would appear that in some locations there are significant numbers of lights out […]
Head of Saolta to become new HSE Regional Executive Officer
THE head of health care group Saolta has been appointed the new Regional Executive Officer to lead HSE West and North West. In the new role Tony Canavan will form part of the core HSE Senior Leadership Team, providing regional input into the development of national policies and standards. The HSE is organising service delivery […]
First ever University Fitness Games comes to Donegal
IRELAND’S first ever University Fitness Games will be held in Letterkenny this Saturday. 120 individuals from all over Ireland have registered to compete at the fitness event being hosted at the Donegal Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus. Competitors will take part in a 60-minute workout which will test their strength, power, endurance, and speed. Advertisement Participants competing in the ‘adaptive athlete category’ […]
Funding of €8.2 million announced for six Donegal marine infrastructure projects
Six Donegal marine infrastructure projects are to receive a total of €8.276 million under the Brexit Adjustment Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme (BALAMI). The funding is part of the overall funding package of €12.7 million for 15 marine projects announced today by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. Advertisement […]