THE Government has confirmed that the Donegal school building projects that had been halted will now proceed. Minister for Education, Norma Foley, today confirmed an agreement had been secured to guarantee and support the roll-out and continuation of the Department’s school building programme. The Department of Education will update each of the 58 schools in the country […]
More than fifty deaths a year in Donegal linked to air pollution
THERE are more than fifty premature deaths a year in Donegal linked to air pollution, a new study has found. The major cross-border assessment reveals that 53 premature deaths a year are linked to dirty air in Donegal– with 23 people in the county dying from heart disease as a result of air pollution. It also […]
Green Sessions… Festival adopts new eco-friendly approach
One of Donegal’s biggest summer festivals is taking a new eco-friendly approach. Sea Sessions organisers have revealed that all stage equipment used this year will be powered by a renewable fuel which drastically reduces pollutants. Festival Director Ray O’Donoghue said, “This year will see Sea Sessions use only GD+ fuel for all generators, power and machinery. […]
Hospital had second worst March on record
THE number of people waiting for beds in Letterkenny hospital last month was the second highest March figure since records began. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) said nationally the level of overcrowding in some hospitals was “out of control” and could not be allowed to continue into the summer. The INMO launched its ‘Trolley […]
Tourists turning their backs on Ireland because of accommodation shortage
FÁILTE Ireland’s most senior official has told the Oireachtas that visitors are turning to other countries because of the lack of accommodation here. Paul Kelly was among a panel of representatives to address the Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media Committee. Delegates from the Irish Hotels Federation and the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation also made […]
Annual ‘Bear Run’ bringing supercars to Donegal
CAR fanatics are in for a treat this month as some of the finest super cars are set to tour around Donegal as a part of ‘The Bear Run’. The Bear Run kicks off from Shipquay Street, Derry at 9:30am until 11am on Saturday April 29, and will see Super Cars and American Muscle Cars take […]
Almost 1,300 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Donegal schools
There are almost 1,300 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools in Donegal. According to new figures released by the Department of Education, as of March 31, there are 1,296 Ukrainian students enrolled in Donegal schools. Out of that figure, 838 pupils are registered in primary schools while 458 students are in secondary schools. Advertisement That figure has […]
Overnight Derry fire being treated as arson
Police in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses to a fire in a derelict building in Gransha Park in the Waterside during the early hours of this morning. The blaze was reported to police at 1.25am and has now been brought under control and extinguished. The building has sustained significant structural damage and, at […]
No Donegal visit for American President Joe Biden
IT appears that US President Joe Biden will not visit Donegal during his trip to Ireland next week. President Biden was invited to Donegal by Congressman Brendan Boyle who has family ties to the county. However, the White House has confirmed that President Biden will arrive in Ireland next Tuesday April 11 but Donegal is […]
Derelict building on fire in Derry
Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service are currently dealing with a fire at a derelict building in Gransha Park this morning. Residents are urged to be aware of subsequent dust/smoke, and to please keep doors and windows closed. Motorists are advised of disruption in the area.