Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the severe shortage of hospital beds has been raised with successive governments over decades. The deputy also repeated his suggestion that Government employ doctors from Cuba to ease the crisis in the health service, something other European countries have already done. Addressing the Dáil on Wednesday evening, Deputy […]
HSE advise vaccination ahead of Kraken varient
The HSE is advising people to top up their immunity ahead of the Kraken variant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain of the virus in the country. Kraken, a more transmissible derivative of the omicron strain, has taken hold in the United States and is expected to become the dominant variant in Ireland in the […]
Temperatures set to turn milder over the weekend
MET Éireann has forecast another frosty start to the day following two days of disruption across Donegal due to heavy snowfall. However, there is an end in sight as temperatures are due to turn milder over the weekend. Met Éireann forecaster Paul Downes said untreated roads will be “quite dodgy” this morning with increased possibility […]
Coláiste Cholmcille project highly commended at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition
STUDENTS from Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon travelled to Dublin last week for the BT Young Scientist Exhibition where their project was highly commended. Students Sean Murray, Thien Laitenberger and Adam Trimble set out to transform hot waste into hot water by building their own compost heap out of wood chip and lawn mowings. Through the […]
Flair Apparent: How can you play your part in a Circular Economy?
You may have heard of the phrase, ‘the Circular Economy’ and (if you’re anything like me) thought it sounded intriguing but were a little hazy on what exactly it means. This week I set out to find out more about the circular economy, what it is, and how it relates to fashion and the clothes […]
Inishowen Trad Orchestra and Choir to perform a Concert at the National Concert Hall
The 130 member Inishowen Trad Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Martin Tourish and Lorna McLaughlin, will present their unique celebration of the traditional music and song of Inishowen, County Donegal – from the earliest times to the present day – at the National Concert Hall, Dublin this Sunday evening, January 22 at 5.00pm. The unique […]
The Late Late show looking for Ireland’s most loved-up couple
CALLING all Donegal couples! The Late Late Show is on the hunt for Ireland’s most loved-up couple to take part in this year’s Valentine’s Special. The lucky couple will win themselves a romantic break for two but, more importantly, they’ll get the chance of a lifetime: making their very own appearance on The Late Late Show. Advertisement This year’s Valentine’s Special on Friday, February 10, […]
Warning for drivers over black ice
Donegal County Council has issued a warning about black ice on the roads around north Inishowen this morning. The local authority has again urged the public to drive with care as the cold spell continues. A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice was lifted at 9am. However, a winter weather advisory warning remains […]
Council say only to travel if “absolutely necessary”
Donegal County Council has asked the public to plan ahead for any journeys that they intend to take during this spell of wintry weather, in particular they asked people to please consider if their journey is absolutely necessary. They added that if you must use the car, before you begin your journey to consider the […]
Council pass motion to reinstate plaque from old pool
DONEGAL County Council has passed a motion to reinstate a plaque from the old Letterkenny swimming pool and put it back on display. Councillors Jimmy Kavanagh and Kevin Bradley brought the motion to today’s meeting of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District asking that the name plate be reinstated at the Aura Leisure Centre. The […]