All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 5pm this evening (Monday) and again from 6am tomorrow morning (Tuesday). A yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force from 6pm with Met Eireann advising that “scattered wintry showers will give way to more widespread sleet or snow for a time overnight […]
Gardaí investigating car hijacking
GARDAÍ are investigating the hijacking of a car as well as a number of criminal damage incidents which happened on Sunday. The vehicle that was hijacked was a grey Seat Altea with a northern Ireland registration, 2012 model which occurred in Bridgend. “The incidents occurred at approximately 8.30pm,” said a garda spokesperson. Advertisement “Investigating Gardaí […]
Counselling service to close due to lack of funding
A centre which provides child and adolescent counselling services across Donegal is set to close due to a lack of public funding. A statement issued by the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services CLG Board of Directors today announced that services provided will cease at all outreach centres in Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Stranorlar, Creeslough, Buncrana, and at the […]
Zero dog fouling fines issued by Donegal County Council
DONEGAL County Council did not issue a single dog fouling fine in a 10 month period. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the local authority failed to hand out even a single fine for dog fouling offences between January and October, 2023. Data from Vision Ireland, previously the National Council for the […]
Gardaí urge caution after a number of collisions on Letterkenny road
GARDAÍ are urging motorists to take extra caution after a number of collisions occurred today on the Kirkstown Forestry Road in Letterkenny. Icy patches have led to dangerous driving conditions and motorists are urged to avoid the road if possible. A garda spokesperson said: “A number of minor collisions have occurred on the Kirkstown Forestry […]
Number of new electric cars registered up by almost 30 per cent
THE number of new electric cars registered in Donegal increased by almost 30 per cent last year. That’s according to the latest report from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry which shows 305 new electric cars were registered in the county between January and December. This compares to 238 electric cars registered over that period […]
Arranmore’s Paddy Conaghan takes on the lakes of Ireland for IMNDA
ARRANMORE’S Paddy Conaghan has started the new year with his own resolution – to take on the lakes of Ireland in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. The 83-year-old has had an impressive start to 2024 as he began his latest incredible feat that will see him brave the lakes of the 32 counties of Ireland. Estimated to […]
Thirty patients waiting on trolleys at LUH this morning
THERE are thirty patients without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, according to the latest Trolley Watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Thirteen patients are waiting on trolleys in the emergency department and 17 elsewhere in the hospital. According to the HSE’s daily urgency and emergency care report there […]
Donegal project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous […]
Donegal has highest need for long term residential care beds
A new report published shows that Donegal has the highest requirement in the country for Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) beds for those over 65 years of age. The number required is 204 per 1,000 of the population over 65. The report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looked at changes in nursing […]