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 […]
Donegal short film bursary award now open
Donegal Film Office has secured funding from Creative Ireland for a third year for a Short Film Bursary Award in Donegal. The Donegal Film Office Short Film Bursary is a creative response to showcase film makers living and working in Donegal. A grant of €10,000 will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of […]
Walk the famous Camino for bereavement charity Anam Cara
There will be a big Spanish welcome this May when supporters of Anam Cara take on a section of the Camino de Santiago. On the 21st May, the group will depart Dublin for warmer climates and walk the spectacular Sarria to Santiago leg of this world famous route. Grants & Fundraising Manager of Anam Cara, Jamie […]
Council staff to get ‘empathy training’
DONEGAL County Council staff are to receive ‘empathy’ training as part of a new plan to tackle homelessness. The county’s Housing Strategic Policy Committee has heard the training will focus on protecting society’s most vulnerable following a rise in domestic violence. The training will aim to engender an “empathetic and informed approach” when it comes to understanding the […]