by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL paramedic who was sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken in separate incidents at work, has called for harsher sentences to be handed down to perpetrators of violent crimes against emergency workers. The frontline worker told the Donegal News she has suffered with panic attacks since her ordeal and had to undergo counselling. Advertisement […]
NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week
by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]
Twenty candidates to battle for five seats in Donegal
NOMINATIONS closed on Saturday for candidates wishing to contest the General Election on November 29. There are 20 candidates for the five seater Donegal constituency. There will definitely be at least one new face representing the constituency in the new Dáil with outgoing deputy Joe McHugh (Fine Gael) not seeking re-election. Advertisement A number of […]
Graduation success for Natasha McCollum
Natasha McCollum pictured following her recent graduation at ATU Donegal where she was conferred with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing. Natasha is a past pupil of the Royal and Prior School, Raphoe and is a daughter of Robert and Martina McCollum, Carrick, Manorcunningham. Well done Natasha – a wonderful achievement. If […]
Ukrainian family left feeling distressed after receiving eviction notice
By Dionne Meehan A UKRAINIAN family living in Ramelton are fearing for their future after they received an eviction notice last week. This comes after up to 80 Ukrainian refugees living in the heritage town were asked to vacate their accommodation by December 11. Advertisement As the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end […]
Motorists urged to avoid Lough Salt Road due to poor driving conditions
Motorists have been asked to avoid driving on the Lough Salt Road between Kilmacrennan and Glen. Donegal County Council issued the road alert earlier this morning due to very poor driving conditions on the road.
Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024
DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]
Storm Bert to hit Ireland this weekend
THIS weekend, storm Bert will move close to Ireland, displacing the recent cold Arctic air mass. Very strong winds and heavy rain will track north-eastwards over the country tonight and tomorrow morning, Saturday. Storm Bert will continue to dominate through the weekend and into early next week and further weather warnings can be expected.
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge
A MAN (60s), who was arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion, has been released without charge. The man was arrested yesterday morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda spokesperson said: “A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.” Advertisement Meanwhile, the investigation into […]
Ukrainian families hit with eviction notices
By Dionne Meehan UP TO 80 Ukrainian refugees living in Ramelton are facing eviction in the mouth of Christmas as the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end contracts with smaller accommodation providers throughout the county. The refugees, living in Oakwell Holiday Village and The Tanyard premises in Ramelton, received letters last week asking […]