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 […]

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 […]

Buncrana Cinema to shine bright with Christmas Variety Show


As part of the ‘Buncrana By Night’ initiative from Donegal County Council, ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ will come to Buncrana Cinema for one-night-only on Tuesday, December 16. The variety show will be filled with music, laughter, and Christmas magic, and include highlights performances from some of the best talent in Buncrana, Inishowen and the North-West. […]

Donegal player scoops winning €500, 000 Quick Pick ticket 


A EuroMillions player in Donegal had a Tuesday night to remember after winning the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg, Milford. The winning numbers in the Tuesday, December 9 EuroMillions Plus draw were: […]

Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign


Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]

Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply in Donegal continuing


UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews are continuing with necessary reservoir cleaning works at reservoirs on Frosses–Inver Regional Water Supply Scheme today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Although unlikely, customers in Mountcharles and Frosses may experience some supply disruptions or […]