GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. Arrange […]
Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the wellness Industry in Ireland
GAOTH Dobhair broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland in a new TG4 programme. Áine has been on a journey of change over the past year with a pivot in career as she tries to find more balance in her life. Follow Áine as she tries the latest therapies and treatments […]
LUH is ‘extremely busy’ with long wait times in the ED
There are currently 113 patients in the Emergency Department with 23 patients waiting to be admitted.
Young people in Donegal facing challenges – report
CHILDREN and young people in Donegal are facing significant challenges, a new report has found. Donegal Youth Service, in partnership with Donegal Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC), has officially launched the Donegal Children and Young People’s Needs Assessment 2024. This ground-breaking report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and urgent needs […]
Businesses urged to be vigilant over fake bank notes
BUSINESS owners in Donegal are being urged to be vigilant following the emergence of fake bank notes in circulation. Gardaí hgave said there are fake £20 sterling notes circulating at present. A garda spokesperson said: “The notes are of very good quality and the serial number on them ends in 257. Business owners should ensure […]
Donegal projects to benefit from €1.33 million funding announcement
TWENTY-TWO Donegal projects are set to benefit from funding of €1.33 million under the Community Centres Investment Fund. The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community […]
New digital anthology to celebrate vision-impaired storytelling
DONEGAL County Library Service and the Frances Browne Literary Festival are inviting blind and vision-impaired storytellers, resident in Ireland, to get involved and submit pieces for inclusion in a digital anthology to be launched in the autumn, funded through Creative Ireland. They’re hoping to create an eclectic collection of work that’ll include all genres of […]
Driver failed to remain at scene of collision
The collision occurred between Glenveagh National Park and the Junction for the Falcarragh Road.
Laptop and jewellery stolen from house in Killybegs
ANTIQUE jewellery and a laptop were among the number of items stolen from a house in Killybegs. The front door of the the property in the area of Crucknagapple, Killybegs, was kicked in and entry gained between the morning of Tuesday, March 4 and the morning of Sunday, March 9. Two silver rings, an antique yellow gold […]
Calls for task force to find Little Angels solution
by Louise Doyle A COUNCILLOR is to call for a task force to be set up in a bid to urgently intervene to help nine children secure a place at Little Angels School in Letterkenny. The plight of the nine families, who have been told their children with special needs have no place at Little Angels […]