A Donegal County Councillor has strongly disagreed with Minister Charlie McConalogue’s claim of “significant progress” under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme, saying the government’s narrative is “deeply misleading” and ignores the scientific and human reality facing Donegal families. Cllr Joy Beard said the Minister points to 205 completed homes as proof of success, “but […]
Cross-community conference celebrates Ulster’s ancient clans
PARTICIPANTS from Donegal, Mid Ulster and Monaghan met up in Dillon’s Hotel, for a cross-community, cross-border conference dealing with the Ulster ancient clans, and included visits to Rathmullen and Farsetmore on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The conference was organised by Ancient Clans project at the Rural Centre, Clogher, Donegal with support from PeacePlus programme, a […]
Progress made to prevent persistent Pettigo flooding
Significant progress has been made in addressing the ongoing issue of flooding in Pettigo, following repeated concerns raised by elected representatives and local residents. In September, 60 sandbags were required to protect homes and businesses when the River Termon flooded, causing serious concerns for the community. Today, in response to a Parliamentary Question submitted by […]
Council gritters to be deployed across Donegal tonight
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed this evening and tomorrow morning amid a drop in temperatures across Donegal. The council have confirmed that all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight, Thursday, December 11 and 6am tomorrow, Friday, December 12. The designated gritting routes include: 01: National Primary […]
HSE urge people with flu symptoms to avoid visiting Letterkenny University Hospital
Due to a sharp increase in flu cases in the community and Letterkenny University Hospital, the HSE are appealing to anyone with flu like symptoms, not to visit the hospital. Today, the HSE are treating 18 patients with flu across Letterkenny University Hospital with a particularly high number of older people and children attending the […]
Digitised Biography of Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde now available online
Donegal Library Service has announced that the digitised Biography of Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde is now available online for free. Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde was born in An Fhaiche Mhór, An Craoslach, on October 31, 1861. He was well known as a songwriter and an Irish language activist. He composed songs such as ‘Mo Chró Beag […]
Number of actions underway following inspection at Ramelton Community Hospital
A NUMBER of actions are underway after an unannounced inspection in Ramelton Community Hospital revealed major non-compliances, the HSE has said. Fire precautions, premises and governance and management were found not to be compliant following the inspection by Health Information and and Quality Authority (HIQA) in July. Report findings were published this week. Ramelton Community Hospital is […]
‘Man in van’ removal services major contributor to illegal dumping
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CONSTRUCTION waste and cross-border ‘man in the van’ operations are major contributors to illegal dumping in Donegal. Figures provided to the Donegal News reveal 608 illegal dumping complaints were received by Donegal County Council’s environment section in 2024. Waste Regulations Officer, Matthew Byrne said last year’s figures showed a slight ebb on previous years and while great […]
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Council issues Christmas road safety appeal
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year, Donegal County Council and Donegal Road Safety Working group (DRSWG), in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority encourage all road users to prioritise safety on our roads throughout the busy festive period. To date this year, 170 people have lost […]