Eastwood condemns attack on 12-year-old boy


SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has condemned what police have described as a “sectarian hate crime” in the City yesterday afternoon involving a 12-year-old boy. On Monday May 29 at approximately 1.10pm a 12 year old boy was assaulted by a number of persons. The assault happened in the Fountain area of the City. Police […]

Over €80,000 in funding for biodiversity projects in Donegal


Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, has today announced funding for local biodiversity projects, with €88,846 going to five projects in Donegal. Projects approved this year include: €39,144 for Birds Habitat Protection at five sites throughout Donegal €21,165 for a Phase II Wetland Survey €17,238 for Monitoring of Birds on […]

Almost €110m approved for Older Services buildings in Donegal


ALMOST €110m has been awarded to a number of Older Services buildings in Donegal, including a new 110 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny.  A number of projects in Donegal have been included in the HSE’s Capital Development Programme to make a number of Older Services buildings HIQA compliant. These include: • €58.6 million for a […]

Five per cent pay increase for supervisors of Employment Support Schemes


COMMUNITY employment workers who work as supervisors, assistant supervisors and team leaders across various schemes are set to receive a 5 per cent increase this year. The pay deal will benefit over 1,600 employees of organisations that manage Community Employment (CE), Tús, Rural Social Scheme (RSS) and Job Initiative (JI). Fianna Fáil TD and Minister […]

Loganair announce a third flight between Glasgow and Donegal this summer


Loganair has scheduled a third service between Glasgow and Donegal this summer, operating from July to October. The airline announced in March it would restore services between Donegal and Glasgow from July with twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays. Today Loganair has added a weekly Wednesday service which is on sale now. Advertisement Luke […]

Police issue warning over football lottery scam letter


POLICE in Derry are urging the public to be vigilant after reports of scam letters circulating in the Skeoge and Springtown areas of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector Ryan Robb said scam letters have been sent to residents this week to inform them they’ve won thousands of pounds in a football lottery. “While […]

Gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision involving a car and motorcycle


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that occurred at Galdonagh, Manorcunningham yesterday evening shortly before 5.15pm. The collision involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene by ambulance to be taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where he remains to receive treatment for injuries sustained. Advertisement The […]

2,000 Irish Scots Pine trees planted at Glenveagh


THE largest plantation of its kind has been carried out in Glenveagh National Park as 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted.  National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Glenveagh National Park have planted 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees in the Upper Glen of the park – the largest plantation of its kind that has […]

UPDATE: Post-mortem due to take place today on man killed in workplace explosion


GARDAÍ continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding an explosion in Brinlack, near Bunbeg, that occurred yesterday afternoon. Stephen Montgomery (43) from Dunfanaghy was fatally injured during the incident. It is believed he was operating machinery while breaking rock at a site at Bloody Foreland in Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement His body has been removed from […]