THERE has been a fivefold increase in the amount spent on emergency B&B accommodation by Donegal County Council in the last year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Local Authority reveal that they spent €68,972 on B&B accommodation for the homeless last year. This is an increase from €12,000 spent in 2017. So […]
Fire service tackle blaze on farmland
THE Fire Service was called to the scene of a fire in Lifford this afternoon which broke out in a hay shed on farmland. A Spokesperson for the Gardai said: “It would appear that a fire broke out in a hay shed on farmland at Drumbuoy, Lifford. The alarm was raised at approximately 1pm. Fire […]
‘Books over Borders’ – Donegal to feature on Newstalk
“People are the same no matter what side of a border you’re on”.
Call for review of similar cases after sister’s death
A HOSPITAL consultant whose sister passed away following a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital is calling for a review of similar cases. Margaret MacMahon, who grew up in Letterkenny but is now living in Bristol, has spent the last two and a half years fighting for acknowledgement that there were serious failings in […]
Dog track owner bites at IGB over lack of support
THE owner of Lifford greyhound stadium has accused the Irish Greyhound Board of deliberately targeting the track until it was no longer sustainable. Hugh Duffy says he is devastated at having to shut the stadium he and his family have owned since 2000. But in the light of cuts to race cards and dwindling prize […]
Group of 15 rescued off Magheroarty beach
FIFTEEN people, both students and staff attending the Irish College, Coláiste Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, were rescued yesterday when they got into difficulty while swimming off Magheroarty pier. The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 118, airlifted 10 people to hospital in Letterkenny after the group were swept out to sea. The operation was coordinated by the Malin […]
Pride and passion shine through as Foodie Destination judges visit Donegal
Primary producers, festivals, seafood producers, chefs and restaurants, Donegal drinks and sample experiences, all stops along the way on the tour.
LYIT offers support for Leaving Cert students
LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology (LYIT) is reminding students collecting their leaving cert results this morning that they are offering advice throughout the week. Fiona Kelly, Schools Engagement Officer, said: “It’s Leaving Certificate Results Day and Letterkenny Institute of Technology is here to help. We are taking calls all week, even if you have not selected […]
This Wednesday is officially #LoveDonegal Day
DONEGAL Connect has issued a worldwide appeal for people to support #LoveDonegal day on Twitter this Wednesday, August 14. “If everyone acts together, then we can get Donegal trending,” says Joanne Kilmartin, Donegal Diaspora officer for the county, who is also on the Donegal Connect county-wide project team. “We want everyone in Donegal, everyone from […]
High number of private landlords failing inspection
ALMOST 70 per-cent of all private rental accommodation inspected in Donegal last year failed to meet the minimum standards required by law, new figures reveal. The minimum criteria for rental accommodation is outlined in the government’s Housing Regulations document which came into effect in 2017. In examining a property, inspectors take into account issues such […]