A COUNCILLOR has urgently appealed to the Minister for Housing, James Browne, to take decisive action for families in defective concrete-block homes, saying too many are facing another Christmas abandoned in unsafe conditions. This comes as Buncrana Cllr Joy Beard said the Cabinet’s approval of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective […]
Showcasing Donegal community support services at Tusla’s informative event
THE Tusla team in Donegal hosted a one-day Marketplace event this morning in the Vestry at St Conal’s, Letterkenny. This event provided an opportunity for Tusla and other professionals to find out more about Tusla funded community and voluntary providers and Family Resource Centres in Donegal. Representatives were able to connect and get a better […]
Tribute: ‘A dedicated and passionate leader’ – Michael McLoone
Council pays tribute to former County Manager Michael McLoone DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former County Manager, Michael McLoone, who died over the weekend. The Ballyshannon man had served as County Manager for 16 years prior to his retirement in July 2010. Advertisement A council spokesperson said Mr McLoone was a dedicated and […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore supply to customers in Croithlí and surrounding areas
UISCE Éireann crews are working to return water supply to customers in Croithlí, Anagaire, Loch an Iúir, Rann na Feirste and surrounding areas this afternoon. Due a mechanical issue encountered at Croithlí Water Treatment Plant while essential maintenance works were being carried out earlier today, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to […]
HSE urges immediate flu vaccine take-up
THE HSE has called on all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu immediately, publishing figures showing ED presentations and hospitalisation from flu has doubled in just one week. Data also shows that total cases notified to HPSC have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. Urging vaccine take-up, Dr Colm […]
Bluetongue case is very concerning- IFA
THE IFA President said he is very disappointed following the confirmation of a case of Bluetongue in Co Down. This comes as Francie Gorman said everyone in farming had worked diligently to avoid this scenario over the past 18 months since the virus was first detected in England. “Farmers are actively playing their part in […]
Photo special: Lifford Credit Union’s Mark McClay retires after over 40 years service
FAMIY members, friends and former work colleagues and board members gathered in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last weekend to pay tribute to the manager of Lifford Credit Union, Mark McClay, who retires after an amazing 41 years of service. It was a wonderful evening where Mark’s outstanding contribution to the Credit Union was […]
Parents are urged to act if concerned about cyberbullying
GARDAÍ have urged any parents concerned that their children are being cyberbullied to report the matter to them. The advice came in response to a query from the mother of an 11-year-old child. A garda spokesperson said: “If the cyberbullying involves a student from a particular school, inform the school so they can take action according […]
Concern the ambulance service is being abused
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CONCERN has been raised about the high number of ambulances being dispatched for people after they contact NowDOC out of hours service, sparking fears the emergency service is being abused. Figures show that over a three-year period, 10,228 NowDOC calls led to the dispatching of ambulances in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at the latest […]
‘Schools could provide solution to gender imbalance in politics’
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AT a recent plenary meeting, Councillor Niamh Kennedy called on the Minister for Education to explore the introduction of Politics and Society as a Leaving Certificate subject in Donegal’s secondary schools. The motion, seconded by Councillor Joy Beard, aims to address the gender imbalance in local politics and inspire more young women to run for […]