A large black pig that was spotted running loose near busy roads in Donegal Town has been safely captured following a multi-agency rescue effort. Donegal-based charity Animals In Need said the call out was one of their more unusual rescues. The charity received a call from the gardaí who required their assistance in catching the […]
Gardaí warn public to be vigilant of the ‘grandparent scam’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a scam text, known as the ‘grandparent scam’. The scam targets members of the public who receive a random text message purporting to be from a family member stating that they require financial help or are in some sort of trouble which needs to […]
Free postcards available in every Donegal Post Office ahead of St Patrick’s Day
An Post is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by providing FREE postcards to customers in every Post Office from tomorrow which can use to send love across the globe with an international stamp this St Patrick’s Day. The postcard’s striking design features illustrations from The Book of Kells and reflect An Post’s limited […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight as cold snap is set to return
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight and again at 6am tomorrow morning. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill […]
Funding for Donegal heritage projects
SIXTEEN Donegal heritage projects have been awarded funding for maintenance. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of that €184,679 is on its way to Donegal. The scheme assists owners of heritage structures to meet their […]
Paramedic honoured for her work during the Creeslough tragedy
A PARAMEDIC who was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award. Frances Griffin said it was an “honour” to accept the award while also paying tribute to her colleagues and management in the National Ambulance Service. A Creeslough local, Ms Griffin was among the first on […]
Donegal eateries well represented on Good Food Ireland shortlist
THREE Donegal eateries have been listed among the finalists in this year’s Good Food Awards. Making the cut in the prestigious competition are Rathmullan House which has been selected in the Culinary Haven Of The Year category, The Lemon Tree chosen in the Restaurant Of The Year category and Rusty Mackerel which is up for […]
Agency moves to switch off Donegal’s illegal streamers
DONEGAL is among several counties being targeted in a crackdown on illegal TV streaming networks. The clampdown on so called ‘dodgy boxes’ is taking place across the country to fight copyright infringement with counties Mayo, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Kildare, Tipperary and Kilkenny also being targeted. A number of legal warnings have been sent to “individuals” involved […]
Cross-border trial improves care for patients prescribed multiple medicines
A cross-border trial has improved care for patients prescribed multiple medicines. The iSIMPATHY project, funded by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, worked with professionals in Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to comprehensively review patient medication. Taking multiple medicines can be problematic if the increased risk of harm from interactions between drugs, […]
Farm payments must be delivered on time says INHFA
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have insisted that farm payments scheduled for payment in autumn are paid in line with previous payment dates that saw the ANC payment made in mid-September with the Basic Payment made in the third week of October. Following this week’s meeting on the Farmers Charter of Rights […]