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 […]
30 new jobs to be created in Killybegs
DONEGAL Fish are set to transform the processing of pelagic fish and create 30 new jobs at its new €8.9 million Killybegs facility. Donegal Fish will use automation and technology, along with a newly skilled workforce, to process and add value to raw materials on-site at a state-of-the-art facility, which will open this October. Fish […]
Seven men due in court charged with shooting of PSNI officer
SEVEN men who have been charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Chief Inspector John Caldwell are due to appear in court today. Caldwell was shot several times while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh on February 22. The PSNI have said that two men aged 28, and five men aged […]
Third water burst in 12 days at Raymochy Rosbracken supply
WORK is currently underway to fix a burst pipe in the Raymochy Rosbracken area. This is the third burst in 12 days as residents continue to be plagued with ongoing water supply issues. Uisce Eireann are currently at the scene of the burst and working to resolve the issue. Advertisement The utility has recently put […]