DONEGAL County Council staff are to receive ‘empathy’ training as part of a new plan to tackle homelessness. The county’s Housing Strategic Policy Committee has heard the training will focus on protecting society’s most vulnerable following a rise in domestic violence. The training will aim to engender an “empathetic and informed approach” when it comes to understanding the […]
Experts track Arranmore whale’s extraordinary journey
A whale found washed up on Arranmore has been traced back to a sighting off a tiny Portuguese island almost two decades ago. Marine experts say the details they have been able to garner from the animal demonstrate the value of collaboration between countries. The deceased male sperm whale was discovered by a woman out walking on Arranmore […]
Report reveals Letterkenny’s pollution levels
LETTERKENNY was one of a number of towns across Ireland to record a high rate of air pollution incidents last year. The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows air quality levels last year exceeded the recommended daily limit of particulate matter (known as PM10) on 21 days in Ennis, county Clare and […]
Hospital Campaign appoints new committee
LETTERKENNY’S Hospital Action Campaign has elected a new committee. The panel was chosen following a meeting in Dillon’s Hotel on Thursday evening attended by around 35 people. Those gathered shared their experiences of Donegal’s healthcare system and outlined what they hoped might be made available in Donegal. One of Letterkenny Hospital Action Campaign’s priorities is a minor injuries […]
Garda District facing axe
MILFORD could lose its ‘District Headquarters’ status under a new Garda restructuring strategy. Donegal’s most senior officers have been informed that the county will be cut from four Garda districts – Buncrana, Letterkenny, Ballyshannon and Milford – to three. And while An Garda Síochána’s top table is at pains to say little will change on the […]
“Lost cause” is now thrilled to have quit smoking for over six months
A DONEGAL woman who smoked for over 50 years but quit six months ago is encouraging anyone considering quitting to use the support available. With the help of the Donegal HSE Stop Smoking Service, Phil Tysall has quit smoking and can’t quite believe how quitting has helped her regain her confidence and youthful appearance. Phil […]
€50m investment in Wastewater Infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
A LONG awaited Sewerage Scheme in Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan has been given the green light with a €50 million investment. This new sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality by ending the discharge of raw sewage directly into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn, safeguarding the environment and supporting social […]
Mulrines appoints new Managing Director
Ireland’s leading juice production and Donegal based company Mulrines has appointed a new Managing Director. With 20 years’ experience across the FMCG sector, the new Managing Director Michael Lyttle will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth plans. The company has recently invested in new production capacity in the Ballybofey factory along with […]
Donegal Deputy hits out at Housing Minister who failed to meet his targets
A DONEGAL Deputy has hit out at the Housing Minister claiming he was unable to meet the ‘shockingly low’ housing targets he sets. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has set “shockingly low” housing targets and has still been unable to meet them. Addressing the Dáil on Tuesday, Deputy Pringle […]
Huge demand for ‘Read DL’
OVER 2,000 people have registered to take part in ‘READ DL’ as the initiative was fully subscribed within hours of registration opening. The initiative is based on the worldwide ‘One Book, One Community’ and this year the chosen book is a new title called The Lost Girl King by Catherine Doyle. This year, Read DL has distributed […]