Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said he has “absolutely no confidence” in this Government and cited examples from Donegal to illustrate the extent of the housing crisis and its impact on people. The Government has won the confidence vote in the Dáil with 86 TDs backing the coalition and 67 voting against. Today’s vote […]
FLAIR APPARENT: ‘It would be wonderful to see Ireland lead the way on inclusive fashion’
Melbourne Fashion Festival’s inclusive “F.A.T Runway” made headlines all over the world for featuring only plus – sized models. (The “Fat” by the way, stands for Fabulous and Trendy). Diverse models from size 16 to size 24 walked in the show, including indigenous people, immigrant, trans, and neurodiverse models. Organisers of the event said that F.A.T Runway […]
Clannad set to receive ‘Freedom of the County’ award
A PROPOSAL to award Clannad with the ‘Freedom of the County’ has been unanimously supported. The motion submitted by Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig called for the award to recognise Clannad’s ‘enormous contribution to our culture.’ Speaking at the recent Council meeting, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said the honour would be significant this year as the […]
North West MEP appointed ‘shadow rapporteur’ and will negotiate elements of the Windsor Framework
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey will negotiate elements of the Windsor Framework on behalf his political grouping in the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, ahead of a final vote by MEPs in May. The Midlands-North-West MEP has been appointed ‘shadow rapporteur’ for the agri-food (SPS) aspect of the deal, meaning he will represent the EPP Group in […]
New regulations on dog control have to be backed up with enforcement
IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said the stronger regulations on dog controls that will go before Cabinet today will go some way to address the growing problem of dog attacks on livestock. “IFA had looked for a centralised database, larger fines and more dog wardens to enforce stricter controls. The authorities have been slow to […]
Over €100,000 in funding for Donegal built heritage projects
The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that three heritage projects in Donegal will benefit from €108,000 in funding. The scheme provides assistance to a wide range of heritage structures, including castles, churches, mills, bridges, shopfronts, and thatch structures, as well as to private houses. This year’s HSF […]
Letterkenny third most over crowded hospital in country
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is the third most over crowded hospital in the country with 53 people awaiting beds this morning. Of the 53, 25 patients are in the emergency department while 28 patients are on wards elsewhere. University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients awaiting beds with 97 on trolleys, followed by Cork […]
Donegal Covid-19 testing centre to close this week
THE Public Health advice for Covid-19 has been updated and from this Thursday, March 30, Covid-19 testing is no longer recommended for the vast majority of people. In line with this new advice, community testing centres across Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo and the self-referral portal for ordering PCR tests are no longer required, […]
Thousands expected at 2023 North West Angling Fair
OVER 3,000 people are expected to visit the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane this weekend for the eagerly anticipated North West Angling Fair. The annual event on the banks of the Mourne River, hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with the Loughs Agency, will feature a host of the UK and […]
Doe Castle targeted by vandals twice last year
DOE Castle, one of Donegal’s most historic sites, was hit by vandals twice last year. Information provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) shows that infrastructure at the heritage site had to be repaired after an implement was used to cut through bars. The incident was among 51 acts of vandalism carried out at, or involving, OPW […]