THERE are fears for the future of Lifford ambulance base after the relocation of staff to Stranorlar. The HSE say this is a temporary move while remedial works are carried out at Lifford Hospital however SIPTU are seeking an urgent meeting with management within the National Ambulance Service as they fear that this is an […]
‘Boardwalk’ resort attracting much interest
THE sale of Donegal Boardwalk Resort has attracted much interest since being brought to the market with a guide price of €3.8 million three months ago. The resort is being offered for sale on behalf of Bartra by Bannon with the tourism expertise of Niamh Walsh from TDL Horizons.Overlooking Sheephaven Bay, this successful trading asset […]
Falcarragh man becomes Irish Ambassador to Indonesia
A FALCARRAGH man appointed as the Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia has said he will use his role to encourage more Indonesian people to visit and study in Ireland. HE Pádraig Francis was speaking at a special ceremony, where he presented his credentials to HE President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at Instana Merdeka in the country’s […]
Suspected cannabis worth €20,000 seized in Donegal
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 1kg of suspected cannabis with an approximate street value of €20,000.
Dealz consider expanding in Donegal
Discount retailer Dealz is actively ‘exploring opportunities’ to open a third store in Donegal. It comes as the company has announced an investment fund of €20 million earmarked for store expansion in the Republic of Ireland over the next three years. From opening its first store in 2011, Dealz has built a network of 78 […]
Letterkenny ranked in top ten for homeworkers
LETTERKENNY has been ranked eighth out of 50 towns in Ireland as the best places to work from home. It came fourth in the same survey as the cheapest place to work from home. The survey published by Switcher.ie takes into account a range of factors including, average property prices, access to 5G broadband, crime […]
School secretaries to hold protest in Dublin
SCHOOL secretaries will stage a one day strike later this month when they will protest outside the Dáil over a long running dispute over pay and working conditions. Kathleen O’Doherty, a secretary at Illistrin National School, is one of the many secretaries who will travel to the capital on September 15, the day the Dáil […]
House fire in Ramelton
AN investigation is underway following a house fire in Ramelton on Tuesday night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the blaze at a property in Drumherrive, shortly after 10pm. No one was in the house and the time and no injuries have been reported, gardaí have said. The scene was preserved for a […]
Pop-up Covid-19 test centre extended
THE HSE is encouraging people who live in the Buncrana area who have concerns about Covid-19 to attend their pop-up test centre which has been extended until Sunday, September 12. Located at Nailors Row Car Park behind Cockhill Health Centre the testing centre operates daily from 11am to 7pm. Those under 16 years of age […]
Second lowest vaccination rate
THE roll-out of the vaccination programme in Donegal has been declared a resounding success by the HSE even though the county has the second lowest vaccination rate in the country. Donegal also consistely had the highest or one of the highest rates of Covid-19 cases in the country over the past year. Mr Frank Harburn, […]