FAMILIES in Donegal whose homes are impacted by the defective block scandal had a frank meeting with the leader of Sinn Féin during her visit on Friday. Mary Lou McDonald today met with families in Inishowen, and was accompanied by Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty and they set out Sinn Féin’s absolute commitment to […]
Supermarket chain announces festive jobs for Donegal
TWENTY-two jobs are to be created in Donegal this festive season by a supermarket chain. In a significant boost to seasonal employment, Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create almost 1,200 temporary festive roles across its Superstores and Extra stores nationwide, with 22 jobs in Donegal. These roles are designed to offer flexible hours, a […]
McConalogue committed to securing funding for Buncrana Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre
DONEGAL Minister, Charlie McConalogue, has pledged his full commitment to securing funding to proceed with the Buncrana Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre Project. “The provision of a new swimming pool and leisure centre is hugely important for Buncrana and the wider Inishowen peninsula,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented. “I have been […]
Weather: Plenty of dry weather on the way
THERE will be a good deal of cloud today with a few sunny intervals. A little patchy rain or drizzle will move in this evening but there will be plenty of dry weather overall. Top temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a few patches of rain and drizzle with some […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, November 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Marie Laverty, Crossroads – Brian Gurney, Carndonagh Advertisement – Hugh McGeady, Letterkenny – Trevor Logue, Letterkenny – Kathleen Gallagher, Glenties and Mayo – Bridget Quinn, Ballyshannon Marie Laverty, Crossroads The death has occurred of Marie Laverty (née Callaghan), Monellan, Crossroads. Ms Laverty passed away suddenly at Letterkenny University Hospital on […]
Increased Avian Influenza risk to poultry flocks
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has warned of the increased risk to poultry flocks of an Avian Influenza incursion. In recent weeks, there have been numerous outbreaks of Avian Influenza in poultry flocks across Europe. These outbreaks have been caused by the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus. Advertisement In addition, there have been a […]
Solar project go-ahead at St Joseph’s Community Hospital
AN exciting new project is to be rolled out at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar as part of the HSE’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. In collaboration with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which is providing 50 per cent funding for this project, a ground-mounted solar array is set to be installed […]
Hospital winter pressure concerns in wake of latest trolley figures
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS for staffing levels and winter pressures in hospitals has been raised, amid latest trolley watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Figures for October showed there were 279 admitted patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Advertisement The figure is 20 per cent down on last year’s total of 349, 55 […]
Funding boost of €125,000 for Intercultural Platform
DONEGAL Intercultural Platform has received a major funding boost of €125,000. The local community organisation is one of seven community organisations to have received renewed funding under the Government’s Community Development Pilot Programme. The Pilot Programme aims to close the gap between marginalised groups and mainstream services, and support organisations that address poverty, social inclusion and inequality, […]
Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub allocated €8.7 million
THE Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub has been allocated €8.7 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). Atlantic Technology University (ATU) received planning permission for the complex that will be located at Knocknamona about one mile from ATU’s Donegal campus on Letterkenny’s Port Road. The complex planned is one of 35 projects across […]