40,478 homes and businesses in Donegal now have access to the network following investment of more than €40 million by eir in the county. On completion, 71,000 premises in Donegal will be fibre enabled. In Donegal, the roll-out programme is already 57% complete, giving local communities and businesses access to internet speeds of up to […]
This year’s National Famine Commemoration to take place in Milford
This year’s National Famine Commemoration will take place on Sunday May 21 in Milford. This is the third time the State Commemoration has taken place in Ulster. The public ceremony, which will be broadcast on the RTÉ News Now channel, will provide an opportunity for the people of Donegal to honour the suffering and loss […]
Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells
An Post has issued Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells. The brightly coloured stamps show the profile of the lion, a reoccurring image in the manuscript, symbolising Christ and the resurrection. Monks of St. Columba’s order of Iona, Scotland are thought to have produced the Book of Kells, which was brought […]
Three arrested over police officer shooting in Omagh
THREE men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of police officer John Caldwell in Omagh. The three men, who were detained in Omagh and Coalisland, are aged 38, 45 and 47. They are currently being questioned by detectives at Musgrave serious crime suite. Advertisement Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Department Mark McEwan said: […]
Over 20 patients awaiting beds at LUH
TWENTY four patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. As of this morning, eight patients are on trolleys in the emergency department while 16 patients are wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 549 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 424 patients are waiting in […]
Council launches Donegal Road Safety Plan
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group recently published the Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022-2030. The Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022 – 2030 is designed to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and consistent approach to improving road safety for all road users. Shared responsibility across all parts of the traffic management system is one of the core […]
Bishop of Derry and Raphoe condemns Omagh shooting
THE Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Right Reverend Andrew Forster, has condemned the attempted murder of a police officer in Omagh as “callous and evil”. The officer was gunned down as he coached young people in a sports facility in the Tyrone town at around 8pm last night. His condition has been described as critical […]
Off-duty police officer shot in Omagh
AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in the town. Emergency services are attending the scene. Advertisement AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in […]
Donegal Garda welcomes menopause guidance for women in the force
A DONEGAL Garda has welcomed a menopause guidance document to support women in the police service. The organisation is committed to creating a healthy workplace that places personnel health and wellbeing at the forefront, as outlined in the Garda Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2023. One of the key actions in the strategy led by the […]
Letterkenny company successful at Innovation Awards
Plant-It, one of Ireland’s favourite meat substitute brands, based in Letterkenny, has been awarded Silver at the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards (IFSA’s). The awards took place during CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality exhibition – for its Breaded Range and Plain Fillet and Meat-Free Mince products. Competing against a record number of innovative products […]