Donegal is among several counties that have been ‘demoted’ by the EU. The EU Commission decision to downgrade the north west to a ‘lagging region’ has been described as “disappointing” by the head of Letterkenny’s university. The reclassification is due to the west and north west becoming significantly less well-off, relative to the European average, over recent years. Advertisement The […]
Procedures postponed as LUH comes under ‘significant pressure’
LETTERKENNY University Hospital was under “significant pressure” yesterday, with a warning from management that all available beds were in use. In a statement, hospital management said 160 people had attended the emergency department on Tuesday. The high volume led to long wait times. Advertisement “The high number of people attending who need to be admitted […]
Weather warning issued for rain
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Donegal. The weather warning will come into force tomorrow (Friday) at 2am and will remain in place until 2pm. Tonight is expected to be wet and windy with these conditions continuing into Friday morning with strong and gusty southerly winds developing. Advertisement Heavy rainfall […]
As prices rocket many householders are facing a ‘Catch-22’ this winter
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has admitted the incoming winter will be a ‘Catch-22’ scenario for many in Donegal. Programme Manager with the EPA, Pat Byrne was speaking to the Donegal News in the wake of the publication of the agency’s latest Air Quality in Ireland Report 2021. It reveals that while air quality in Ireland is […]
Medical staff at LUH getting more fearful as winter looms
NURSES and midwives in Letterkenny University Hospital are “on the floor” and “very fearful” for the winter months. That’s the stark warning from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Industrial Relations Officer Neal Donohoe after the organisation was locked in talks with HSE management in recent days over emergency winter plans. Speaking to the Donegal News following the crucial […]
Snipe habitats to be established
HABITATS for the rarely seen bird species the snipe are to be created in Donegal following a funding allocation from the Department of Heritage. It is one of three biodiversity projects set to be advanced following an announcement by Minister Malcolm Noonan. Just over €18,300 has been dedicated to the establishment of snipe habitats with a view […]
Deputy highlights public transport failures in Donegal
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle is pressing Government on the need for an integrated and responsive rural transport system for Donegal. Addressing Minister Eamon Ryan in the Dáil, Deputy Pringle asked what the Government’s plans are to develop the Local Link service in Donegal. Deputy Pringle said: “I think key to it as well […]
Council plans to rebuild social housing stock affected by mica
AN integrated design team is being sought by Donegal County Council to progress the demolition of its social housing stock affected by mica and the building of new homes. Two tender documents have been issued, one for Inishowen and a second for Letterkenny. The design team will comprise of a lead engineer or architect with access to all the services […]
Student defers due to accommodation crisis
A LETTERKENNY student forced to defer her place at Maynooth University because of the accommodation crisis has already begun looking for somewhere to live next September. Caitlin-Faye Maniti (19) received a first round CAO offer to study entrepreneurship, but instead has opted to take a gap year so that she can save up for rent […]