THE children of murdered pensioner Seamus Doherty are considering their legal options to ensure recommendations made by an inquest jury are implemented. A hearing earlier this month was told of multiple errors in how An Garda Síochána investigated the 67-year-old’s death. Mr Doherty was found strangled at his home in Churchill in the early hours of June 17 […]
Angry scenes as protesters gather in Lifford
COUNCILLORS have been confronted in Lifford this morning by families affected by the defective blocks scandal. Hundreds of people gathered outside the County House in anger at what they perceive is a lack of action by Donegal County Council and national government. Councillors were challenged to address this morning’s protest and there were loud boos […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. This is resulting in significant delays being experienced by patients in the Emergency Department […]
Donegal man dies after being struck by a vehicle
The man, who has been named locally as Mark McDaid, was from Carndonagh.
€700,000 for two walkway projects
TWO Donegal projects are set to receive €700,000 in funding as part of a government scheme to embrace the outdoors. The funding has been allocated for the development of a walkway between Carrigart and Downings and the upgrade of the Moville shorewalk. Welcoming the allocation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, […]
Mica campaigners take fight to Lifford
The people of Donegal are being urged to stand in solidarity with mica affected homeowners today and join a protest at Council offices in Lifford. Lisa Hone, Chair of Mica Action Group, said it is imperative to put pressure on the Council, to make sure affected homeowners’ voices are heard. “We are urging the Council […]
Energy support scheme for businesses now open
REGISTRATION for a new energy support scheme aimed at assisting businesses during the winter months is now open. The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) opened for registration yesterday and will be administered by the Revenue Commissioners. Businesses can submit claims from December 5. First payments from the TBESS will be available to business owners […]
Huge sadness in Donegal at passing of Caitlin Strain
There is sadness across Donegal at the passing of beautiful Caitlin Strain. The brave nine-year-old from Burnfoot was the second youngest of five children. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Letterkenny University Hospital on February 18 last year, just three days before her birthday which she celebrated in Temple Street Children’s Hospital surrounded by close […]
Detailed history of County Council charted in new book
A new book chronicling the history of Donegal County Council will be launched tomorrow. The publication is the work of retired teacher and guidance counsellor Vincent Breslin. Vincent is the son of Cormac Breslin, a former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a TD from 1937 to 1977 and as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to […]
Wind warning for Donegal
A weather warning for wind has been issued for Donegal by Met Éireann. The forecaster has issued a yellow wind warning for the county this evening with gusts of up to 100km/h expected. The wind warning will come into force at 6pm and remain in place until 10pm. “Very strong southwest winds with gusts of […]