DONEGAL Horizons are set to take to the pitch to compete in the annual Inclusion Cup. After the success of last year’s event, New Horizons Partnership is hosting their second annual inclusion football cup. The competition has gained popularity with eight different disability services across the North West now entering a team, including Donegal Horizons. Advertisement […]
Another yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
ANOTHER status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting lying snow and freezing temperatures from 6pm this evening until 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann said, “Falls of sleet and snow Wednesday morning could produce some temporary accumulations. Advertisement “Potential impacts include icy roads and paths and hazardous travelling conditions.” Affected […]
Gardaí warn public to be vigilant of the ‘grandparent scam’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a scam text, known as the ‘grandparent scam’. The scam targets members of the public who receive a random text message purporting to be from a family member stating that they require financial help or are in some sort of trouble which needs to […]
Free postcards available in every Donegal Post Office ahead of St Patrick’s Day
An Post is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by providing FREE postcards to customers in every Post Office from tomorrow which can use to send love across the globe with an international stamp this St Patrick’s Day. The postcard’s striking design features illustrations from The Book of Kells and reflect An Post’s limited […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight as cold snap is set to return
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight and again at 6am tomorrow morning. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill […]
Cross-border trial improves care for patients prescribed multiple medicines
A cross-border trial has improved care for patients prescribed multiple medicines. The iSIMPATHY project, funded by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, worked with professionals in Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to comprehensively review patient medication. Taking multiple medicines can be problematic if the increased risk of harm from interactions between drugs, […]
Farm payments must be delivered on time says INHFA
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have insisted that farm payments scheduled for payment in autumn are paid in line with previous payment dates that saw the ANC payment made in mid-September with the Basic Payment made in the third week of October. Following this week’s meeting on the Farmers Charter of Rights […]
RSA Advises Road Users to Remain Vigilant During Thaw
Ahead of an expected thaw tomorrow, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to melt. The RSA has the following advice for road users; Remember that there may still be snow and ice lingering in sheltered spots and on bends and […]
Day services in Killybegs and Donegal town set to reopen
The Killybegs Day Hospital and the Donegal Hospital Day Centre will reopen in the coming weeks. In response to representations from Deputy Thomas Pringle, the HSE confirmed that the Killybegs Day Hospital will reopen at the end of March in Killybegs Community Hospital, and that the Donegal Hospital Day Centre will reopen on April 3rd […]
More than 130 children on CAMHS waiting list
THERE are currently more than 130 children in Donegal on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting list. There were 76 children on the waiting list in North Donegal as of January 2023 while there were 45 waiting in South Donegal. In Inishowen, there were 16 children on the waiting list. CAMHS is a specialist service […]