Council queried on how staff can deal with far-right groups
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by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council does not provide training that targets or categorises specific political ideologies or movements, Councillor Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has been informed. The response came to a written question submitted by the Gaeltacht-based councillor who has asked whether measures are currently in place, or are planned, to provide anti-fascistracist […]

Specialised Type 1 Diabetes support at Letterkenny University Hospital


LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has become a Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) Centre, expanding access to a proven diabetes self-management programme for adults with type 1 diabetes across Donegal. DAFNE is an internationally recognised education programme designed to help adults with type 1 diabetes live as normal as possible while maintaining blood glucose levels within […]

Disgust after litter discarded at Dunfanaghy church


THESE are the photos of rubbish left at the gates of Holy Cross Church in Dunfanaghy. The incident has sparked upset within the local community. Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty has appealed to people to desist from littering the grounds of the church. Advertisement “Many people over the years have helped Father Martin […]

Some on minimum wage can’t get social housing support – councillor


by Chris Ashmore MANY “working people” in Donegal who are earning the minimum wage cannot work overtime or claim Working Family Payments without going above the eligibility limits for social housing support, it was highlighted at a meeting of Donegal County Council. The matter was raised by Cllr Jimmy Brogan who maintained that the issue […]

Driver who damaged fence in Ramelton urged to come forward


GARDAÍ are appealing to the driver who damaged a fence at a house in Ramelton to come forward. A fence at a house in the area of Meenatole was damaged by the vehicle on Tuesday, March 24, between 3.30pm and 5.20pm. “We are appealing firstly for the driver in question to get in touch with […]

Window smashed with rock in Castlefin


A WINDOW was smashed with a rock in Castlefin. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Doneyloop on Sunday, March 22 between 8pm and 8.05pm. Gardaí have said that a vehicle was heard leaving the area following the incident and it is believed to have travelled in the direction of Clady. Advertisement Anyone […]

Garda checkpoints to ramp up this Easter Bank Holiday weekend


GARDAÍ will ramp up checkpoints across the Donegal Division this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. High visibility patrols and checkpoints will be carried out across the county, with gardaí appealing to everyone to drive safely. “Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, slow down and wear your seatbelt. As we are all aware, […]

Lorry driver’s wallet stolen while unloading vehicle


A DELIVERY driver’s wallet was stolen while he was unloading goods in Letterkenny. The driver had pulled up at a business on the Neil T Blaney Road on Saturday, March 28, at 3.40am, and was unloading the lorry at the time. He noticed that the driver’s door of the lorry had been opened and that his […]