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 […]
UPDATE: Post-mortem due to take place today on man killed in workplace explosion
GARDAÍ continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding an explosion in Brinlack, near Bunbeg, that occurred yesterday afternoon. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was fatally injured during the incident. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement His body has been removed from […]
Donegal TDs claim up to three quarters of families not getting respite service
SINN Féin TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have claimed that three quarters of families are not receiving respite care. Speaking ahead of a Sinn Féin motion, brought forward by spokesperson on Disability Pauline Tully and spokesperson on Health David Cullinane, Deputies Mac Lochlainn and Doherty said that it is time the government gave […]
Man killed in workplace explosion named locally
A MAN killed in a workplace explosion yesterday has been named locally as Stephen Montgomery. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was killed in an explosion on the outskirts of the village of Bunbeg yesterday afternoon. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement […]
Man seriously injured in motorcycle collision
A MAN in his 30s has been seriously injured following a motorcycle collision this evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of collision involving a car and motorcycle shortly after 5:15pm this evening at Galdonagh, Manorcunningham. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital […]
Man dies following workplace accident
A MAN has died following a workplace accident in Cnoc Fola earlier today. Gardaí evacuated the area after an ‘apparent explosion’ and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal were called in. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation into the incident. A HSA spokesperson said: “The HSA are aware of this […]
‘A partnership I am proud of’ – Amber sees benefits of ReNew
IRISH women’s international soccer player Amber Barrett has spoken of how she is benefiting from wellbeing techniques devised by ReNew founder Aoibheann Gallen. The Milford woman has been a proud ambassador of the ReNew You Schools Wellbeing Programmes since 2019. In a video released in recent days coinciding with the launch of the new ReNew […]
Emergency services at scene of major incident in Gweedore
Gardaí are currently at the scene of an ‘apparent explosion’ at a location on the outskirts of Bunbeg. An Garda Síochána has evacuated the surrounding area and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been requested. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. Advertisement The Health and Safety Authority have […]
Construction of Lifford-Castlefin Greenway to commence in June
Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is set to commence in the coming weeks. The Council has now completed the tender process and procurement phase and has appointed ASC Civils Ltd to undertake the contract. This news has been welcomed today by Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty. Advertisement The proposed Greenway is a €3.6 million project […]