THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
MEP calls for renewed focus on Irish fishing industry
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for a renewed focus on the Irish fishing industry following years of decline and concerns about Norway seeking greater access to Irish waters. The Midlands-North-West MEP and Senator Tim Lombard today hosted a meeting in Leinster House with fishing industry representatives to discuss current challenges and potential opportunities for […]
Increase in new car registrations in Donegal
NEW car registrations in Donegal for the month of February were up 4.19 per cent. The number of new cars registered increased from 907 in 2022 to 945 in 2023. There was a 43.55 per cent increase in the number of electric cars purchased in Donegal with 89 cars purchased in 2023 compared to 62 […]
Cancer research award for LUH staff member
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking […]
Construction set to commence on €31 million investment in Buncrana and Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, are set to start works as part of a €31 million investment to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The works is part of the sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by […]
Fears over future of Lettermacaward health centre
A public meeting is being held to discuss the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre. The public meeting is being held in St Bridgid’s Hall on Saturday March 4 at 8pm. A statement by the Lettermacaward Development Group said, “There will be a public meeting to address the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre on […]
Pringle gives ‘cautious welcome’ to Credit Union expansion
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has offered a cautious welcome to a bill to expand the services of credit unions, saying credit unions must retain their close ties to the communities they serve. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he has been highlighting the importance of community banking and called on the government to […]
Gardaí issue appeal as National Slow Down Day ends
SEVERAL Donegal motorists were among the hundreds of drivers caught speeding across the country during National Slow Down Day. During the 24 hour period, which ended at 7am this morning (Wednesday), GoSafe personnel checked a total of 173,811 vehicles nationwide and detected 628 motorists breaking the speed limit. In Donegal the top speed recorded was […]
McGinley thrilled with St Columba’s triumph
St Columba’s College, Stranorlar manager Mark Anthony McGinley was thrilled after his side defeated Carndonagh CS in the Ulster Senior Schools Soccer Final in Letterkenny Community Centre on Tuesday. McGinley’s side came from behind to win 2-1 with Shaun McMenamin scoring the winner.
Letterkenny man shares story to mark Rare Disease Day
LETTERKENNY man Michael MacGinty, who suffers with a rare blood disease, has shared his story to mark Rare Disease Day. He highlighted the importance of having a conversation about rare diseases, which he says are not as rare as rare sounds. Michael suffers with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) a rare genetic condition which affects the […]