Fianna Fáil Senator Niall Blaney has called on the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to meet with politicians in Northern Ireland regarding the All Ireland Rail Review in order to allow publication of the report. Senator Niall Blaney was speaking to Minister Ryan in the Seanad who has previously stated he won’t publish the report […]
Over 40,000 premises in Donegal covered by high-speed fibre broadband
40,478 homes and businesses in Donegal now have access to the network following investment of more than €40 million by eir in the county. On completion, 71,000 premises in Donegal will be fibre enabled. In Donegal, the roll-out programme is already 57% complete, giving local communities and businesses access to internet speeds of up to […]
Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells
An Post has issued Two new stamps featuring illustrations from the Book of Kells. The brightly coloured stamps show the profile of the lion, a reoccurring image in the manuscript, symbolising Christ and the resurrection. Monks of St. Columba’s order of Iona, Scotland are thought to have produced the Book of Kells, which was brought […]
Three arrested over police officer shooting in Omagh
THREE men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of police officer John Caldwell in Omagh. The three men, who were detained in Omagh and Coalisland, are aged 38, 45 and 47. They are currently being questioned by detectives at Musgrave serious crime suite. Advertisement Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Department Mark McEwan said: […]
Over 20 patients awaiting beds at LUH
TWENTY four patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. As of this morning, eight patients are on trolleys in the emergency department while 16 patients are wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 549 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 424 patients are waiting in […]
Council launches Donegal Road Safety Plan
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group recently published the Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022-2030. The Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022 – 2030 is designed to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and consistent approach to improving road safety for all road users. Shared responsibility across all parts of the traffic management system is one of the core […]
Off-duty police officer shot in Omagh
AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in the town. Emergency services are attending the scene. Advertisement AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in […]
Hedge-cutting season coming to an end
Landowners are being reminded that hedge-cutting season comes to an end on Tuesday. Hedgerows play an important role in providing food and shelter for wildlife and contribute to the landscape character of County Donegal. From the end of February until the end of August, hedge-cutting is not permitted under the Wildlife Acts which recognise the […]
Rathmullan writer wants to shine light on struggles women face
AN award winning Rathmullan writer is using her platform to shine a light on the struggles women face in a 21st century society. Talented writer and lecturer in Writing and Communications at ATU Donegal, Karen Quinn, is highlighting the difficulties women face in her new short story ‘MENopause’ which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Friday afternoon […]
Pringle supports call for minister to come to Donegal to meet on mica redress issues
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has supported the call of the Mica Action Group and Donegal county councillors for the Housing Minister to come to Donegal to discuss outstanding issues in the mica redress scheme. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said, “I hosted the Mica Action Group who, along with county councillors, spoke to […]