‘Every little helps’ says Chair of Donegal Hospice


THE Chairman of Donegal Hospice says the €1,400 in donations made to the organisation by court defendants will help pay for renovations at its Letterkenny premises. Figures released by the Irish Court Service reveal that 27 charities across the county benefited from the so-called Court Poor Box in 2016. The poor box system is offered […]


More than 60 families receive financial help


MORE than 60 families have been given financial aid by the Government since last week’s floods, according to Minister of State Joe McHugh TD. Donegal County Council staff are also assisting 40 families in securing accommodation.   “Since Thursday morning when the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme was activated, over 60 households have received financial assistance under […]


 HSE helpline set up for flood victims


  THE HSE has set up a helpline for people affected by the flooding in Inishowen. The helpline was made available on Friday afternoon and will continue over the weekend.  Advertisement An information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ has also been made available in communities affected. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people often experience after […]