A MAJOR recruitment drive for over 80 new healthcare staff is underway at Letterkenny University Hospital in an attempt to ensure safe staffing levels across the hospital. Under the national initiative for Implementation Of Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing And Skill Mix, Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has recently received approval for a total of 78 new […]
Yellow high temperature weather warning for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]
Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh appointed RTÉ RnaG Donegal Regional Manager
Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh has been appointed Regional Manager with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in Donegal. Aodh Máirtin from Seascan Beag in Gaoth Dobhair, and has been working as part of the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta team in Doirí Beaga since 2001. A talented journalist, he has extensive experience and skill in current affairs, with a […]
Suspected drugs worth £50,000 seized in Derry
POLICE in Derry have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £50,000 in the Carnhill area of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) officers were on patrol in the area on Sunday afternoon, September 3 shortly after 4pm when they observed a car being driven in a suspicious manner. The car came […]
Durkan calls for platform to address drug related deaths
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for the establishment of a community engagement platform to tackle the devastating impact of illegal and prescription drugs in Derry. It is envisioned that the project would bring together a range of stakeholders including the Department of Health, Department of Justice, the PSNI, local support organisations and […]
Several motorists caught speeding on Donegal roads
A NUMBER of vehicles were detected speeding by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit this week. Some speeds detected include: – 83KPH in a 60KPH Zone (Burnfoot) – 110KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 111KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 114KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 119KPH in a 100KPH Zone (Newtowncunningham) Advertisement A […]
Feature film looking for extras in Rathmullan
FILM production company, Abú Media are looking for extras to take part in a new upcoming family entertainment feature film, Fidil Ghorm, which will be shot in Rathmullan this September and October. There are a variety of extras needed for various roles. The film’s producers are Rathmullan native Pierce Boyce and Bríd Seoighe from Mayo. […]
Concerns defective block homeowners will be hit with new building levy
By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised that a government levy on concrete products will push up building costs and house prices for those impacted by defective concrete blocks. The defective concrete products levy arises on the first supply of certain concrete products and came into effect on Friday, September 1. Advertisement The levy is calculated […]
Letterkenny businesses fear for ‘uncertain future’ as VAT increased
By Dionne Meehan and Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY hairdresser has voiced her concerns that the VAT rate increase has resulted in a sense of uncertainty among affected businesses. On Friday, the VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services increased from nine per cent to 13.5 per cent. Advertisement VAT was reduced in November 2020 as part […]
Donegal Gardaí issue water safety warning during good weather
DONEGAL Gardaí are urging everyone to make water safety a top priority during this spell of beautiful weather and always. Please only swim at beaches that are patrolled by a lifeguard and always be on guard especially when you have children at the beach. Check that you have the correct equipment you need to enjoy […]