by Louise Doyle THE State’s health watchdog raised concerns about governance and management and residents’ rights following an unannounced inspection at a Gaoth Dobhair nursing home. Three inspectors from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) carried out the inspection at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair in April of this year. Advertisement Findings were published in recent days. Inspectors found […]
Sadness in West Donegal following the sudden passing of Chloe Boyle in New York
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THERE is widespread sadness in West Donegal following the tragic news of the sudden death of Chloe Boyle in New York. Chloe Boyle of Merrick, New York, passed away suddenly yesterday, July 16. The sudden and tragic news of Chloe’s passing has brought immense sorrow to her parents, Tommy and Erina, her brother Liam, and […]
‘The Rudolstadt Festival is the stuff of imagination’
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Former Donegal News journalist Conor Sharkey has just returned from Letterkenny’s twin town and it would be fair to say he was ‘blown away’ by the experience. BUT who is headlining?’ A question that almost inevitably arises when you tell someone you are going to the Rudolstadt Festival. Advertisement The answer is no one. There […]
Letterkenny Town Bus Service public consultation to open
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THE National Transport Authority (NTA) will launch a public consultation for a Letterkenny Town Bus Service on Wednesday. The NTA proposes to invest in Letterkenny by securing provision for a network of local urban-style bus services to operate for 17 hours a day Monday to Saturday, with a slightly shorter operating day on Sundays. Under proposal, buses […]
Cllr Ciaran Brogan elected chair of the Regional Health Forum West
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COUNCILLOR Ciaran Brogan was unanimously elected chair of the Regional Health Forum West today at their AGM in Galway. Mayo based Cllr Cllr Michael Kilcoyne was elected vice-chairperson. Cllr Brogan told the gathered members it was both “an honour and privilege that all members supported my nomination here today”. Advertisement He added that he was […]
Disgust as 11 new born puppies found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart
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THERE was much disgust among the staff at Animals in Need in Donegal when 11 new born collie pups were found dumped in a turf bag in Carrigart yesterday evening. A spokesperson from Animals in Need said: “It’s one thing for your dog not to be spayed and let her have pups but to cruelly rip […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a window of a property is smashed in Muff
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GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a window was smashed at a property in Muff. The incident occurred on the Aught Road, Ture, Muff on Tuesday, July 9 between 10.30am and 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “One of the front windows of the property was smashed between those times. Advertisement “No entry was gained to […]
Gardaí make arrest following burglary at Twin Town’s Church
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GARDAÍ have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries on Church property in the Twin Towns area. The burglaries occurred in the area on July 13 and July 14. A garda spokesperson said: “We continue to appeal to the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity around Churches or […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin
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GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin. The incident occurred in Emmett Park between 7.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, July 11. A garda spokesperson said: “The windscreen was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill. Advertisement “We appeal to anybody […]
