Almost €110m approved for Older Services buildings in Donegal


ALMOST €110m has been awarded to a number of Older Services buildings in Donegal, including a new 110 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny.  A number of projects in Donegal have been included in the HSE’s Capital Development Programme to make a number of Older Services buildings HIQA compliant. These include: • €58.6 million for a […]


FLAIR APPARENT: Comparing facial suncreams 


With a sunny spell upon us it’s time to start thinking about protecting the face and neck from the many dangers of the sun. Sunscreen will not only protect you from skin cancer, it’s also one of the best anti-aging products available. This last week I’ve been trying out different facial sunscreens in order to […]


Donegal Railway Museum wins major award


DONEGAL Railway Museum has been crowned the Overall County Winner in the heritage category at The National Lottery Good Causes Awards. Niall McCaughan, Manager of Donegal Railway Heritage Museum said he is delighted to hear the museum has won this major award. Having won the Heritage category for the County, the Museum progresses to the […]


Five per cent pay increase for supervisors of Employment Support Schemes


COMMUNITY employment workers who work as supervisors, assistant supervisors and team leaders across various schemes are set to receive a 5 per cent increase this year. The pay deal will benefit over 1,600 employees of organisations that manage Community Employment (CE), Tús, Rural Social Scheme (RSS) and Job Initiative (JI). Fianna Fáil TD and Minister […]


Loganair announce a third flight between Glasgow and Donegal this summer


Loganair has scheduled a third service between Glasgow and Donegal this summer, operating from July to October. The airline announced in March it would restore services between Donegal and Glasgow from July with twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays. Today Loganair has added a weekly Wednesday service which is on sale now. Advertisement Luke […]


Police issue warning over football lottery scam letter


POLICE in Derry are urging the public to be vigilant after reports of scam letters circulating in the Skeoge and Springtown areas of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Ryan Robb said scam letters have been sent to residents this week to inform them they’ve won thousands of pounds in a football lottery. “While […]


Gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision involving a car and motorcycle


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that occurred at Galdonagh, Manorcunningham yesterday evening shortly before 5.15pm. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene by ambulance to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where he remains to receive treatment for injuries sustained. Advertisement The […]


2,000 Irish Scots Pine trees planted at Glenveagh


THE largest plantation of its kind has been carried out in Glenveagh National Park as 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted.  National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Glenveagh National Park have planted 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees in the Upper Glen of the park – the largest plantation of its kind that has […]


Fire Danger Notice extended


THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued an extended Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until 6pm on June 6 2023. Donegal County Council is appealing to landowners and members of the […]