MAG will be holding a number of Information Evenings on the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme in the coming weeks at venues around the county starting next Monday September 11 7pm at Malin Head Community Centre. It follows a successful public meeting in An Grianan Hotel in Burt on July 24. As well as MAG providing […]
Attendees at National Ploughing Championships to be asked to name their favourite saint
Visitors to stand 326 at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, County Laois will be asked to name their favourite saint. The question is being asked by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin in whose diocese the 3-day Ploughing Championships will be held from 19 – 21 September. ‘I expect that people will name saints […]
Increase in X-ray Services at Carndonagh Community Hospital
The X-ray service in the Carndonagh Community Hospital is now running five days a week. Previous to the service starting, patients would travel to Letterkenny University Hospital to avail of an X-ray. The service has seen a large increase in GP referrals since the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement All referrals are prioritised according to the clinical […]
Motorists urged to be mindful during busy school run
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging motorists to be mindful on the roads during the busy school run. A Garda spokesperson said, “Please be mindful of this fact when travelling and slow down in the area of bus collection/drop off points and also in the general area of the schools themselves. “Always expect the unexpected and […]
Hedge cutting season gets underway
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging road users to be careful when travelling, particularly on country roads as roadside hedge cutting season gets underway. Hedges can be cut between September 1 and March 1. Gardaí are urging motorists to drive with due care and remain alert at all times. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Roadside hedge […]
‘Latest accident in Glassagh won’t be the last’ – Cllr
A COMMUNITY in West Donegal is becoming increasingly concerned about road safety following a serious accident on a ‘lethal’ stretch of road. A man remains in hospital after he was struck by a car while he was walking in the Glassagh area of Goath Dobhair. His son was also injured in the incident which occurred close […]
Bereavement charity to hold meeting during ‘difficult’ month
A BEREAVEMENT charity will resume their face-to-face meetings following a short break over the summer months ahead of ‘difficult’ month September. Anam Cara, the only organisation of its kind with support services available to bereaved parents will hold a face to face meeting on Thursday September 14, Anam Cara in The Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny at 7:15pm. All […]
Festival-goers urged to act responsibly to ensure a safe journey to and from Electric Picnic 2023
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have joined forces to urge Electric Picnic attendees to stay safe on the road this weekend. This year’s festival will once again see over 70,000 people travelling to and from Stradbally, Co. Laois. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are reminding festival-goers of the risks […]
Roundtable Meeting must deliver results for mortgage prisoners and borrowers – Pearse Doherty T.D.
DONEGAL TD Deputy Pearse Doherty has responded to today’s roundtable meeting between the Minister for Finance, Central Bank, banks, vulture funds and other stakeholders. On August 4, Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Finance spokesperson, called on the Minister for Finance to convene a meeting with the regulator and banking sector to chart a way forward for those […]
Sadness at death of well known broadcaster
THE death has taken place of well known Gaoth Dobhair radio broadcaster Seán Diver. Séan Diver of Coshclady, Bunbeg, was a broadcaster on Raidio na Gaeltachta for over 20 years. His remains will repose at his home from 11am today, Thursday and Friday until rosary time at 8pm nightly. Advertisement Funeral arrangements are to be […]