by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S Garda Representative Association (GRA) President has said he was both “taken aback” by and “understanding” of the decision of many gardaí to quit the force. Brendan O’Connor was speaking in the wake of a major new study exploring why so many gardaí are choosing to leave their job. Advertisement In March of […]
Running costs force two Donegal businesses to close their doors
by Dionne Meehan and Róise Collins TWO popular and well established Donegal businesses have been forced to close their doors because of biting running costs. Owners of McCarry’s Bar made the hard decision to close their doors at the weekend after struggling to keep up with rising costs. Advertisement The bar, which is situated between Creeslough and […]
Arranmore RNLI answers call for three medical evacuations in four days
The all weather Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew responded to three calls to help with medical evacuations from the island on Friday evening October 20, again on Monday morning October 23 and a further call yesterday Tuesday 24. Patients requiring medical assessment are transported by lifeboat to Burtonport where they are met by ambulance for transfer […]
Warning for fog to remain in place until 11am
A WARNING for fog will remain in place until 11am this morning (Wednesday). Met Éireann issued the yellow warning for counties Donegal, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, and Connacht. Motorists have been warned that dense fog in places may lead to impaired visibility.
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Letterkenny teen
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny since Friday, October 20. Joseph is described as being 5 foot 7 inches in height, with short brown hair and green eyes. When last seen, Joseph was wearing a black jacket, […]
Health Minister to visit LUH ‘in the coming period’
There has been confirmation today that the HSE’s Performance Management and Improvement Unit is to travel to Letterkenny University Hospital this week to help address ongoing issues at the hospital’s Emergency Department. But while the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly also confirmed plans to visit Letterkenny University Hospital “in the coming period” – a date […]
Two men arrested in Donegal as part of Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation investigation
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation. The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county. Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
Missing person Steven Boyle has been located safe and well. The 14 year old went missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal on August 22, 2023. A spokesperson from An Garda Síochána gave thanks to everyone for their help in locating Steven. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, tomorrow at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West On […]
Special needs parents’ group keep pressure on
By Dionne Meehan THE Special Needs Parents Network met with the HSE and Donegal’s local representatives last week to discuss the crisis in the Children’s Network Disability Teams. The new group, made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal, are uniting together to effectively advocate for their children […]