By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to carry out a visual inspection of the old Milford Hotel building amid growing concerns about its safety. This week Cllr. Declan Meehan called on the local authority to carry out “an urgent structural survey and building condition assessment” in order to “assess the risk posed to public […]
Referrals to new domestic violence prevention programme three times higher in Donegal
by Louise Doyle A NEW domestic violence prevention programme in Donegal, set to start next week, already has three times the average number of referrals. Thirteen men from Donegal are waiting to take part in Harm2Hope programme in Donegal, starting on Thursday, November 21. Advertisement The programme, by Move Ireland (Men Overcoming Violence) is in response to unprecedented levels of domestic […]
Letterkenny residents voice emergency vehicle obstruction fears in planning appeal
by Louise Doyle AN obstruction to emergency vehicles and fire concerns are among the grounds of appeal lodged by Letterkenny residents after planning permission was given to change the use of a domestic garage in Rosemount Terrace to residential use. Rosemount Terrace resident Marina Carlin lodged the objection with An Bord Pleanála, with the support of numerous other residents. Advertisement Applicant Roisin Roche submitted […]
Operation Nexus to roll into Gaoth Dobhair
AN Garda Síochána and Foroige are hosting an exciting initiative on Saturday in Gaoth Dobhair from 12 to 2pm. Operation Nexus is a unique approach to promoting road safety amongst the youth. The key highlight will be the presence of the Garda Nexus Car, a Golf, specially designed and modified vehicle used by An Garda Síochána […]
Eleven per cent rise in attacks on ambulance staff
by Louise Doyle THE safety of employees is a ‘priority concern’ for the HSE National Ambulance Service the organisation has insisted, as figures show an 11 per cent rise in attacks against staff. Information released to the Donegal News through a request under the Freedom of Information Act shows there have been 40 reports of violence, harassment and aggression […]
Weather: Cloudy day with light rain or drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle. However, a few brighter spells are possible at times. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be generally cloudy overnight with patches of mist and drizzle. A band of rain will begin to edge in from the north later in the […]
Frustration among protesters as Taoiseach pays brief visit to county
By Róise Collins A CROWD of protesters were disappointed when the Taoiseach failed to show up to a scheduled canvass of Letterkenny Main Street during his visit to Donegal on Monday evening. Those gathered included members of the 100% Redress Party and the Raphoe Community Playgroup, who were eager to speak with Simon Harris about […]
Council plans to close lane leading to Polestar Roundabout ‘are unbelievable’
By Chris Ashmore PLANS to close one of the busiest lanes of traffic in Letterkenny in order to create two cycle lanes have been described by a local councillor as “unbelievable”. As part of Donegal County Council’s Active Travel programme, it has now emerged that it is proposed to close one of the three road […]
Meeting sought with OPW over River Swilly potential
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called for a meeting with the Office of Public Works to discuss how best to enhance the use of the River Swilly as it flows through Letterkenny. Addressing the November meeting of the council this week, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle expressed the view that there […]
Warning over reported bogus seller in Raphoe area
A RAPHOE business has urged customers to beware of a door-to-door seller using their name. Coyle’s Centra said they have been notified through gardaí about a person selling saucepans, tobacco, alcohol and knives while claiming to be associated with the store. The salesperson is reportedly travelling in a white Citroen Berlingo van. Advertisement Coyle’s Centra has […]