by Kate Heaney THE Director of Donegal based company DPPS Contracts yesterday refuted claims they breached proper employment practices after their company was named in the Seanad. Johnny McCafferty and Kevin McCafferty’s company provide BAM and other major contractors with construction workers. Advertisement Their company was named in the Seanad by Senator Paul Garvan along […]
Pat the Cope Gallagher confirms General Election bid
Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed he is to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination to be a candidate in the next General Election. Confirming his election bid this week, Pat the Cope said: “It was an honour to have been nominated by the party members and I greatly appreciate the support that I have received […]
Taoiseach Simon Harris ‘proud’ to address MacGill Summer School
AN Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the MacGill Summer School that attending such an event is “an important rite of passage for any Irish politician”. Speaking at the annual Glenties event, Mr Harris spoke of the importance of finding solutions in a ever challenging world. “I remember coming here in 2016, shortly after becoming Minister […]
National crime helpline sees contact from Donegal
A CRIME helpline which has seen a surge in contact relating to extortion, hate crime and fraud has received calls from Donegal. The national Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) 2023 Annual Report details an increase in contacts relating to extortion and blackmail, particularly in relation to ‘sextortion’ in 2023, with 197 contacts in 2023, compared to 69 in 2022 and […]
More than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla, figures show
by Louise Doyle THERE were more than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla’s Child Protection and Welfare Service in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News by Tusla show there were 2,572 referrals from Donegal last year to its Child Protection and Welfare Service. Advertisement The highest number of referrals were made by a member of An […]
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Kilmacrennan
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following last week’s fatal collision in Kilmacrennan. The collision occurred on the N56 in Kilmacrennan at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. Advertisement “The driver (male, 70’s) and passenger (female, 70’s) in one of the […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following criminal damage incidents in Ramelton
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following two recent incidents of criminal damage in Ramelton. The incidents occurred at The Mall, Ramelton between Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16. A garda spokesperson said: “Between 7.30pm on Monday the 15th of July and 9.30am on Tuesday the 16th of July, a downstairs sitting room window of […]
Donegal workers among 6,000 who upskilled in 2023 – report
EMPLOYEES in Donegal were among 6,000 others who undertook upskilling with Skillnet Ireland in 2023. Over 6,000 people and 1,500 businesses in counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo participated in upskilling with a Skillnet Ireland Business Network last year. Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report 2023, reveal the national agency for workforce development delivered over 39,800 training days […]
Embracing life’s special moments
NURSING homes in Donegal are among those around the country preparing to celebrate ‘Nursing Homes Week 2024’. Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is thrilled to announce the launch of Nursing Homes Week 2024, a cherished annual event taking place from August 19 to August 25. This week-long celebration is dedicated to acknowledging the significant role of nursing […]
Works on Errigal Mountain path
WORK began to repair damage to the pathway up Errigal Mountain on Wednesday and it is expected to continue for a number of weeks. Those planning to climb the mountain are being advised that there will be limited car parking at the bottom and machinery will be on site. The recently improved path was badly […]