The HSE has launched a new Model of Care for Dual Diagnosis to set out clear and integrated care pathways for people with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis is the coexistence of mental health problems and substance misuse problems. The Model of Care was developed by a National Working Group under the HSE National Clinical […]
Fire Incident at Magh Éne College, Bundoran
In the early hours of Wednesday morning May 24, 2023, a fire broke out at Magh Éne College, Bundoran. This is a post-primary school under the management of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Upon notification of the fire, emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, and firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Adventures in fake tan
It’s fair to say I have a checkered history with fake tan (streaky would be more accurate though). I seem to lack whatever gene comes with the ability to cover every bit of my legs with tan. Some parts of my legs are apparently invisible to me and only appear as glow-white shapes the day […]
Minister Foley confirms date for Leaving Certificate 2023 results
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today confirmed that the date the State Examinations Commission intends to issue the Leaving Certificate 2023 results is Friday, 25 August 2023. Minister Foley said this is a significant and very welcome step towards pre-pandemic norms in relation to the timing for issue of results. “Within this timeframe, […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland appeals to farmers to protect watercourses during the silage season
Inland Fisheries Ireland has appealed to farmers to help protect Ireland’s rivers and lakes from agricultural pollution during the silage season. Livestock manure and other organic fertilisers, silage effluent, and soiled water are highly damaging substances, and on entering a watercourse can kill fish and severely impact their habitats. Commenting on the new appeal, Barry […]
Artist awarded for ‘outstanding work’
BY DIONNE MEEHAN DONEGAL artist and curator Daniel Nelis has been awarded the RSA Guthrie Award for his painting titled ‘Dark Turned Fields’. Daniel, who is from Gartan, has been practising as a visual artist for over ten years. Advertisement The RSA Guthrie Award is awarded for outstanding work by an artist under 35 years […]
Buncrana bathing water among worst in country
LADY’S Bay in Buncrana is among one of the three worst quality bathing waters in the country according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report for 2022 published recently. The report shows that of the 148 identified bathing waters assessed country-wide, 144 (97 per cent) met or exceeded the minimum required standard of sufficient. […]
Team of Ukrainian women to take part in Relay for Life
A TEAM made up of Ukrainian women will take part in this year’s Relay for Life. Members of the group attended the recent Team Captains’ information evening and decided there and then to participate in the annual event which goes ahead on June 3 to June 4. One of the group, Ada Klochko, said they were very […]
Rise in number of patients on trolleys at LUH
THERE are 14 patients waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Three patients are in the emergency department, while 11 others are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Yesterday, nine patients were on trolleys in the hospital. Advertisement Nationally, 502 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Government agrees to increased sentences for assaults to Gardaí And Emergency Service Workers
THE Government has agreed to amend laws to increase sentences for assaults causing harm to members of An Garda Síochána and other emergency workers. These legislative changes will be brought forward by way of Committee Stage amendments to the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The amendments will change the maximum sentence for assaulting or obstructing […]