By Róise Collins and Emma Ryan Measures are being put in place to tackle the significant vacancies within disability services in Donegal, the HSE has confirmed. There are currently 36 full-time vacant positions across Donegal’s three Children’s Disability Network Teams, a meeting of the Regional Health Forum has heard. Advertisement Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, Community Healthcare […]
Covid Care: Advocacy group helping Donegal families
by Louise Doyle AN advocacy group assisting those negatively impacted by care during the Covid-19 pandemic has said it is providing legal and grief support to families in Donegal. Care Champions told the Donegal News it is supporting families in the county who were negatively impacted by care during Covid. Advertisement Supports include for families experiencing grief, […]
Yellow weather warning for rain for Donegal
A YELLOW rain warning has been issued for Donegal. Rain is expected to be persistent and heavy at times. The warning came into action today and will remain in place until Thursday at 12am. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Newlyweds start their honeymoon in style
KILMACRENNAN woman Natasha Doherty was Aer Lingus’s two millionth passenger to fly transatlantic with the airline this year. Natasha made the milestone trip on flight EI 121 from Dublin to Orlando with her partner Redmond Doherty. To celebrate the two millionth passenger milestone, Natasha was surprised at check-in with a complimentary upgrade to Business Class […]
33 jobs go at Fanad fishery
By Róise Collins OVER thirty redundancies announced earlier this year for staff at the Mowi processing plant in Fanad went into effect yesterday. It follows a global review of a number of the company’s processing plants which have been described as operating “under capacity”. Advertisement The Norwegian fishery giant is the world’s largest producer of […]
Measures taken to slow traffic in Dunkineely not enough
By Louise Doyle MEASURES taken to slow traffic in Dunkineely in the wake of a near miss after a group of parents and children narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding truck outside the school are not enough. The truck reportedly drove through five warning signs and narrowly missed colliding with pedestrians on the crossing outside […]
Council urged to offer help for homeowners on defective blocks scheme
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL councillors have called for the creation of helpful and informative resources to help support defective block homeowners with their applications to the new scheme. At last week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, two motions were submitted asking for more support to be made available to affected homeowners. Advertisement Cllr Paul Canning asked the Council […]
Call for 20 double decker buses in Donegal
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL needs an additional 20 double decker buses to cope with demand, according to a Ballybofey Stranorlar Councillor. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council and claimed Bus Eireann has been forced to leave passengers behind, many elderly, due to pressure on services. Advertisement The motion […]
Lucky winner scoops €10,000 in St. Michael’s GAA Mini Lotto
A lucky winner has scooped the €10,000 jackpot in the St. Michael’s Mini Lotto. Pauline Mary Hunter was the lucky player after she picked out the winner numbers on Sunday evening last. The numbers drawn were 4,6,8,14,15,17. Advertisement This week’s Jackpot will continue to be €3,300.
Road Safety Road Show returns to educate young new drivers
By Emma Ryan THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has reminded drivers that just one slip of concentration on the road can change lives forever. Cllr. Martin Harley made his comments ahead of a road safety event which takes place this week. Advertisement The importance of road safety and the dangers that exist on roads will […]