by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is calling on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure that any review of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Remediation Scheme is carried out in consultation with Donegal County Council and homeowner representatives. This follows a motion on the subject tabled by Councillor Joy Beard at the […]
Blood Bike North West visit Swilly Sisters’ Shed
Andrew Speer gave an engaging talk to the members of Swilly Sisters’ Shed last November about the work of Blood Bike North West. And so it was a pleasure for the group to recently welcome Andrew back to Rathmullan along with fellow volunteer Peter McClean and they were delighted to show off their recently acquired […]
Dash cam footage sought after damage to car in Ramelton
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash cam footage after an incident of criminal damage to a car in Ramelton. A driver was travelling on the R245 at Blacks Glen, Ramelton (from Ramelton towards Milford) on Thursday, March 26 at 10pm when she observed the headlights of a parked car on her side of the road. The woman around the […]
Council queried on how staff can deal with far-right groups
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by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council does not provide training that targets or categorises specific political ideologies or movements, Councillor Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has been informed. The response came to a written question submitted by the Gaeltacht-based councillor who has asked whether measures are currently in place, or are planned, to provide anti-fascistracist […]
Specialised Type 1 Diabetes support at Letterkenny University Hospital
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has become a Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) Centre, expanding access to a proven diabetes self-management programme for adults with type 1 diabetes across Donegal. DAFNE is an internationally recognised education programme designed to help adults with type 1 diabetes live as normal as possible while maintaining blood glucose levels within […]
Disgust after litter discarded at Dunfanaghy church
THESE are the photos of rubbish left at the gates of Holy Cross Church in Dunfanaghy. The incident has sparked upset within the local community. Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty has appealed to people to desist from littering the grounds of the church. Advertisement “Many people over the years have helped Father Martin […]
Some on minimum wage can’t get social housing support – councillor
by Chris Ashmore MANY “working people” in Donegal who are earning the minimum wage cannot work overtime or claim Working Family Payments without going above the eligibility limits for social housing support, it was highlighted at a meeting of Donegal County Council. The matter was raised by Cllr Jimmy Brogan who maintained that the issue […]
Driver who damaged fence in Ramelton urged to come forward
GARDAÍ are appealing to the driver who damaged a fence at a house in Ramelton to come forward. A fence at a house in the area of Meenatole was damaged by the vehicle on Tuesday, March 24, between 3.30pm and 5.20pm. “We are appealing firstly for the driver in question to get in touch with […]
Donegal named Ireland’s second most gullible county ahead of April Fool’s Day
Donegal and Cork join the capital in the national top three as new county-by-county ranking reveals where people are most likely to be caught out by a spoof. With April Fools’ Day just around the corner a new nationwide analysis by Casino.org Ireland has revealed which counties are most likely to be caught out by […]
Window smashed with rock in Castlefin
A WINDOW was smashed with a rock in Castlefin. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Doneyloop on Sunday, March 22 between 8pm and 8.05pm. Gardaí have said that a vehicle was heard leaving the area following the incident and it is believed to have travelled in the direction of Clady. Advertisement Anyone […]