The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed the announcement of a fund established to compensate fishermen from the grim consequences which Brexit has had on their businesses. Commenting following Minister Charlie McConalogue’s announcement, KFO CEO, Seán O’Donoghue said: “We welcome the announcement – the €25.6million support package will help alleviate some, but certainly not all, […]
MEPs visit Donegal to examine defective block crisis
A DELEGATION of four Irish and four international MEPs are in Donegal this week to see first hand the devastation caused by defective building materials here and the impact it has had on householders. The eight will then meet with the Minister for Housing in Dublin before a complete report is compiled for the EU […]
Advice from LUH on World Stroke Day
“About 80 per cent of strokes are preventable and we can start today to improve our lifestyle and reduce the risk of stroke.”
Jessica’s Junior Eurovision song released
THE song Lifford’s Jessica McKean will perform at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest in France next month has been released by TG4. The 10-year-old is set to become the youngest person ever to represent Ireland in the competition which takes place in Nice, France on Sunday, November 26. Jessica will be singing her song […]
Two to appear in court over human trafficking charges
TWO men charged with human trafficking and labour exploitation offences are due to appear in court in Donegal this evening. The men, aged 35 and 28, are currently being detained under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 in stations in the county and are due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon […]
MEP commends work of Finn Valley Family Resource Centre
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has commended the team at Finn Valley Family Resource Centre in Stranorlar for their work in supporting the local community. The Midlands North West representative was speaking after a recent visit to the resource centre where he met with Sally Mooney and Claire O’Kane. MEP MacManus said: “I was delighted […]
Gardaí issue bank holiday road safety appeal
GARDAÍ have begun an enforcement operation on the county’s roads that will continue over the bank holiday weekend. They are appealing for road users, whatever mode of transport they are using, to stay safe this Halloween bank holiday. “Bank Holiday Weekend periods are one of the busiest periods on Irish roads, they are also one […]
Donegal to feature in new travel series
Donegal is set to feature in the final episode of a new four-part series fronted by TV presenter Julia Bradbury on Channel 4 this weekend. In this weekend’s episode, airing on Saturday, viewers will see Julia visit Bundoran, where she meets Pete Craig of Bundoran Surf Co and braves the cold to get in the […]
Almost sixty people homeless in Donegal last month
ALMOST sixty adults in Donegal accessed emergency accommodation in the county last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. During the week of September 18 to 24 a total of 57 adults accessed emergency accommodation in Donegal which is up from 55 the previous month. Across the north west 126 adults needed […]
More than 4,500 on trolleys at LUH so far this year
THERE have been more than 4,500 patients admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) without a bed so far this year, according to new figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In the emergency department 1,785 patients have had to wait on trolleys between January 1 and October 25 with a further 2,786 on […]