CAR washes across the north west have had an unexpectedly busy week following a Saharan sand storm. The unusual weather phenomenon descended on Sunday night, coating vehicles in a layer of brown dust. For drivers it meant a trip to the car wash and businesses have been kept going all week clearing windscreens of grit […]
Arranmore school extension goes to tender
THE extension project for the secondary school on Arranmore Island has secured approval to proceed to tender. Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada will get an extension consisting of one classroom, one art room and two toilets. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, confirmed the progress […]
Social houses acquired in Donegal Town
As part of its Social housing capital programme, Donegal County Council have completed the turnkey acquisition of 38 properties that are currently under construction at Oak Meadows, Drumbar, Donegal Town. The acquisition of these houses is a major investment of in excess of €7.6m in the social housing stock in the county and in particular, […]
Over 200 tested for Covid-19 a day
THERE were almost 1,500 Covid-19 tests carried out at the Letterkenny test centre last week as case numbers surge once again. The latest figures from the HSE show that on average 200 people were tested a day as testing figures have jumped by thirty per cent since the start of March at St Conal’s test […]
Calls for fresh investigation at Letterkenny hospital
A DONEGAL man who was vindicated by the Ombudsman of abusive behaviour in Letterkenny University Hospital says his calls to have a fresh investigation into events on the day in question have been blocked by management. Enda Craig is also calling for an independent historical investigation of complaints made to LUH over the last decade. […]
Children prescribed anti-depressants over 1,000 times
CHILDREN in Donegal have been prescribed anti-depressants on more than 1,000 occasions over the past ten years, according to new figures. The numbers come to light amid a scandal that has engulfed the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). A major report was published in January and to date 240 families have received apologies […]
Corncrake conservation project to be launched this week
THE launch of a major conservation project for the disappearing Corncrake will take place in Donegal on Friday. The Corncrake Life Project involves working with communities, landowners and farmers to save the elusive bird. The launch will take place in Óstán Loch Altan, Gortahork and will be attended by Minister of State at the Department […]
Man arrested after Letterkenny assault
A MAN was arrested yesterday after a paramedic was assaulted in Letterkenny. Gardaí attended the scene on Kinnear Lane at approximately 9am. A Garda spokesperson said: “One man was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained during this incident. “A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in relation to […]
Overcrowding at LUH described as “incredibly dangerous”
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said today (Monday) that its members are once again calling for government intervention to resolve the “incredibly dangerous” overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital. The union noted that the overcrowding is having a very serious impact on staff wellbeing as well as on the quality of care […]
Single in honour of Irish abroad
LETTERKENNY singer Sinead Black released a new single on St Patrick’s Day especially for Irish people abroad who are missing home. ‘A wee sprig of green’ tells the story of a grandfather living abroad who explains to his granddaughter why he is wearing the shamrock and how it brings Ireland to him wherever he is. […]