UISCE Éireann crews are working to return water supply to customers in Croithlí, Anagaire, Loch an Iúir, Rann na Feirste and surrounding areas this afternoon. Due a mechanical issue encountered at Croithlí Water Treatment Plant while essential maintenance works were being carried out earlier today, reservoir levels have fallen and this is impacting supply to […]
HSE urges immediate flu vaccine take-up
THE HSE has called on all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu immediately, publishing figures showing ED presentations and hospitalisation from flu has doubled in just one week. Data also shows that total cases notified to HPSC have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. Urging vaccine take-up, Dr Colm […]
Bluetongue case is very concerning- IFA
THE IFA President said he is very disappointed following the confirmation of a case of Bluetongue in Co Down. This comes as Francie Gorman said everyone in farming had worked diligently to avoid this scenario over the past 18 months since the virus was first detected in England. “Farmers are actively playing their part in […]
Photo special: Lifford Credit Union’s Mark McClay retires after over 40 years service
FAMIY members, friends and former work colleagues and board members gathered in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last weekend to pay tribute to the manager of Lifford Credit Union, Mark McClay, who retires after an amazing 41 years of service. It was a wonderful evening where Mark’s outstanding contribution to the Credit Union was […]
Parents are urged to act if concerned about cyberbullying
GARDAÍ have urged any parents concerned that their children are being cyberbullied to report the matter to them. The advice came in response to a query from the mother of an 11-year-old child. A garda spokesperson said: “If the cyberbullying involves a student from a particular school, inform the school so they can take action according […]
Concern the ambulance service is being abused
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CONCERN has been raised about the high number of ambulances being dispatched for people after they contact NowDOC out of hours service, sparking fears the emergency service is being abused. Figures show that over a three-year period, 10,228 NowDOC calls led to the dispatching of ambulances in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at the latest […]
‘Schools could provide solution to gender imbalance in politics’
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AT a recent plenary meeting, Councillor Niamh Kennedy called on the Minister for Education to explore the introduction of Politics and Society as a Leaving Certificate subject in Donegal’s secondary schools. The motion, seconded by Councillor Joy Beard, aims to address the gender imbalance in local politics and inspire more young women to run for […]
‘Scandalous’ that children in Donegal are being denied proper health care
CHAIRPERSON of the Regional Health Forum (RHF) West has described it as a “scandal” that children in Donegal with a physical or mental disability are “being denied proper health” by the government. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking after receiving responses to two questions he posed at the latest RHF West meeting. The questions were in relation […]
TII appeal halts childcare facility development plans
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PLANS for a large new childcare facility in east Donegal have been overturned after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) successfully appealed the planned development to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Donegal County Council had granted conditional planning approval in July 2024 for the redevelopment of The River Club premises in Castlefinn into a childcare facility. The plans included […]
Weather: Mostly dry today with isolated showers
TODAY will be mostly dry at first with just isolated showers and some clear spells possible too. However, showers will feed in from the Atlantic through the day and these will merge into longer spells of rain at times. The showers will become less frequent later in the evening with clear spells developing. Advertisement Highest […]