The figures come amid a warning from An Garda Síochána that a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation is in place throughout the festive period.
Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island
Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]
Gardaí issue advice ahead of Storm Bram’s arrival
Keep away from coastal edges, marinas and piers. Please do not put yourself or the emergency services at risk.
Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Lifford
Gardaí arrested a man in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20 this year. The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on Monday, December 1, and detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. […]
HSE urges immediate vaccine take-up in Donegal
HSE West and North West has called on all eligible people in Donegal to get vaccinated against flu immediately. Data shows that the total cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) nationally have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. The number of people presenting to hospital with flu […]
Full accountability demanded over 42,552 child cases closed during Covid
Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has called for urgent clarity from the Minister for Children after new figures confirmed that 42,552 child welfare and protection cases were closed by Tusla during the Covid lockdown period, with wellbeing checks on those children still not completed. Almost 1,800 child abuse or welfare referrals from Donegal were made […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Sunday, November 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town Advertisement Angela Blaney, Fanad Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon Mairead Murray, Ramelton Mary Grant, Buncrana Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town Michael McLoone (Senior) The death has occurred of Michael McLoone (Senior), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 […]
‘The Dead’ by James Joyce comes alive in Falcarragh
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By Sean Hillen TRANSPORTING people more than a hundred years back in time is no easy matter but theatre director and former drama teacher Carmel McGill managed to do just that in Falcarragh this week. Ably assisted by consultant director, Murray Learmont, choreographer, Caroline McGee, and more than twenty local amateur actors and musicians, they […]
Special Christmas concert to take place in Donegal
A CHRISTMAS Concert featuring some of Donegal’s most extraordinary talent will take place in St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana. The Gateway Singers, Carndonagh Brass Band, Crana College, Scoil Mhuire Sister Act, Louise Crossan Singers, Music Box Singers and Safe Haven Choir will perform at the special festive event from 3pm onwards. A spokesperson said: “Everyone […]
Donegal ETB hosts ‘Ag Dul ó Neart go Neart’ event
A SPECIAL showcase event celebrating the strength and growth of community learning across Donegal took place in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 13. Organised by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), the ‘Ag Dul ó Neart go Neart’ event highlighted a wide range of projects supported by its Further Education and Training (FET) Service through the community […]