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 […]
Man (50s) has died following incident in North West Donegal
A MAN has died after getting into difficulty in the water in the North West of Donegal. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the water North West of Donegal on Monday afternoon, 22nd July 2024. “A male (50s) got into difficulty in the water. Advertisement “He was removed from the […]
A one-way system needed in Rathmulllan
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC jams in Rathmullan as work progresses on refurbishment of the pier requires a one way system, a local councillor has said. Speaking at the latest Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, Councillor Pauric McGarvey appealed for such a system for the village for the remainder of the summer, as the area was “jammed up with […]
Donegal Orange Order leader buys landmark courthouse
THE Grand Master of the County Donegal Grand Orange Lodge has bought a courthouse in Belfast. David Mahon, who is also a property developer, is understood to have purchased the famous Crumlin Road Courthouse, a major north Belfast landmark. Mr Mahon is a native of Ballintra. He now lives in Kesh in County Fermanagh. Advertisement The 68-year-old is […]
Elderly patient with tumours left sitting on chair for eight hours
BY KATE HEANEY AN elderly patient with tumours in their liver and bones was left to sit on a chair in Letterkenny University Hospital for eight hours before being admitted, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West has heard. Newly appointed Regional Health Forum West member Cllr Gary Doherty combined three questions at Tuesday’s meeting seeking […]