Last year the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) received just over a quarter of a million calls for help to its regional offices and local Conferences throughout the country. This was a 10% increase on the calls for help received in 2022. The bulk of the calls, just over 90,000 (36%), requested help […]
Gardaí urge caution after a number of collisions on Letterkenny road
GARDAÍ are urging motorists to take extra caution after a number of collisions occurred today on the Kirkstown Forestry Road in Letterkenny. Icy patches have led to dangerous driving conditions and motorists are urged to avoid the road if possible. A garda spokesperson said: “A number of minor collisions have occurred on the Kirkstown Forestry […]
Number of new electric cars registered up by almost 30 per cent
THE number of new electric cars registered in Donegal increased by almost 30 per cent last year. That’s according to the latest report from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry which shows 305 new electric cars were registered in the county between January and December. This compares to 238 electric cars registered over that period […]
Arranmore’s Paddy Conaghan takes on the lakes of Ireland for IMNDA
ARRANMORE’S Paddy Conaghan has started the new year with his own resolution – to take on the lakes of Ireland in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. The 83-year-old has had an impressive start to 2024 as he began his latest incredible feat that will see him brave the lakes of the 32 counties of Ireland. Estimated to […]
Thirty patients waiting on trolleys at LUH this morning
THERE are thirty patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Thirteen patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department and 17 elsewhere in the hospital. According to the HSE’s daily urgency and emergency care report there […]
Donegal project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous […]
Donegal has highest need for long term residential care beds
A new report published shows that Donegal has the highest requirement in the country for Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) beds for those over 65 years of age. The number required is 204 per 1,000 of the population over 65. The report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looked at changes in nursing […]
Plans to tackle invasive plants in Dunlewey area
A NEW pilot project to tackle the issue of Rhododendron in the Dunlewey area is due to start in the coming weeks. Cairde na hEaragaile CLG has secured funding through ‘LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature’ to undertake the Pilot Rhododendron Control Project. The first part of this initiative will see the complete surveying and mapping […]
Donegal teenager to follow his dream for career at sea
A Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome who has a passion for the sea has taken a big step towards following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle recently passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Basic Safety Training course which will allow him to work on a boat or ferry. Séan, who […]
Donegal County Council attends launch of Tourism Ireland’s 2024 marketing plan
Tourism Ireland has launched details of its marketing strategy and plan to promote Ireland overseas in 2024, at an event attended by Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and around 550 tourism industry leaders from around the country – including Donegal County Council. Tourism Ireland aims to increase the overall economic value of overseas tourism to […]