Sinn Féin are remaining optimistic regarding the party’s choice to field a third candidate in Donegal. A first count is anticipated to take place soon but with the final tally figures in, it looks like Sinn Féin’s outgoing TD Pearse Doherty set to top the poll. According to the final tally Sinn Féin hold 42% […]
Third victim of Castlefinn collision to be laid to rest
The third victim of Friday’s fatal Road Traffic Collision will be laid to rest on Friday. Samuel Hunter of Murlog, Lifford (formerly of Cranford, Milford) was seriously injured in a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two others in Donegal on Friday night. Mr Hunter was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]
Council passes motion calling for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
Council meeting adjourned to pay respect to late Councillor
By Róise Collins A meeting of the Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 39 minutes in a tribute to the late former Councillor Séamus Rodgers. Séamus who dedicated 39 years representing the people of west Donegal was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his home town of Annagry. Advertisement As well as a politician […]
Unions to protest at LUH today
Members of Fórsa trade union working for the HSE will take part in a lunchtime protest today from 1pm at Letterkenny University Hospital. The lunchtime protest, organised by Fórsa, the INMO and Siptu, continues a series of protests by health workers, organised in response to the HSE’s suppression of thousands of health posts. Fórsa has […]
Day services at Ballyshannon Community Hospital welcomed
The HSE has confirmed the commencement of vital day services at Ballyshannon Community Hospital following the recruitment of necessary staff. The commitment comes following the opening of the long-stay beds at the South Donegal hospital earlier this week. The hospital was launched last April with a commitment of 52 long-stay beds, 20 short-stay beds, and […]
Taoiseach’s statement an ‘insult to the people of Donegal’ – Pringle
During yesterday’s visit to Donegal, Taoiseach Simon Harris made a commitment to a review of the defective blocks redress scheme after the upcoming General Election. However, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called the Taoiseach’s promise “an insult to the people of Donegal”. “They’ve had years to do this. Affected homeowners have been telling […]
School left “heartbroken” following the unexpected passing of teacher
Tributes have been made following the unexpected death of PCC Falcarragh school teacher, Shane Gillespie. The father of two from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formally of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has shared a moving tribute to the “inspirational teacher” who worked at the school from 2007. Advertisement “Our school […]
MEP to host public meeting exploring regional imbalance
A meeting addressing regional imbalance and reversing rural decline will take place in Glenties.regional Sinn Féin TD for Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Sinn Féín MEP for Midlands Northwest Chris MacManus will host the public meeting in Glenties Community Centre on Monday, November 13 at 7pm. The meeting will also feature contributions from Cllr Marie […]
Arranmore RNLI answers call for three medical evacuations in four days
The all weather Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew responded to three calls to help with medical evacuations from the island on Friday evening October 20, again on Monday morning October 23 and a further call yesterday Tuesday 24. Patients requiring medical assessment are transported by lifeboat to Burtonport where they are met by ambulance for transfer […]