The Seanad was today implored to back attempts to stop a documentary on the Creeslough tragedy being broadcast tonight. A number of the bereaved families pleaded with TG4 not to go ahead with the screening, saying it was too soon as they are still grieving and trying to come to terms with the loss and […]
Some Donegal roads to be gritted tonight
Some roads in Donegal will be gritted tonight as temperatures are set to drop. The following routes will be gritted from 8pm. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: […]
HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal
Clinics will be held in Donegal in the coming weeks as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their HPV vaccine yet and were previously eligible Advertisement Eligible people can register on www.hpv.ie for an appointment for a free […]
Gardaí investigating car fire in Lifford
Gardaí were alerted to a fire outside a residence in Lifford during the early hours of this morning. (Wednesday) A vehicle was discovered alight outside a private residence. Fire services attended and extinguished the fire. Advertisement Significant damage was caused to the vehicle and nearby property. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
Seventeen patients awaiting beds in LUH
Seventeen patients are currently waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital. 11 patients are on trolleys in the emergency department while six patients are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 531 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 409 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while […]
Family of Creeslough victims ask TG4 not to air documentary
The family of two Creeslough victims has asked TG4 not to air the documentary on the tragedy tomorrow night. The documentary on the blast, which killed 10 people in October 2022, is due to air on TG4 tomorrow night (Wednesday). Áine Flanagan’s partner Robert Garwe and daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe died during the explosion. Advertisement Ms […]
Road closed in Ballybofey due to road traffic collision
A section of the road at Navenny/Dreenan in Ballybofey is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. The road will remain closed for a period of time. Diversions are currently in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.
More homebuyers in Donegal now eligible for Local Authority Home Loan
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today announced significant improvements to the Local Authority Home Loan that will result in more people in Donegal being eligible to apply for the State-backed mortgage. The prices of homes eligible for a Local Authority Home Loan and income limits of those eligible to apply for a […]
Riverine Community Park Project ‘no longer viable for completion’ by funding deadline
The Council has confirmed the Riverine Community Park Project is ‘no longer viable for completion’ by the funding deadline. The Riverine Community Park is a joint project developed by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council to develop a 30-acre dedicated cross-border and cross-community shared space. Advertisement The project is funded […]
FinTrU announces 300 new jobs
Financial services company, FinTrU has today announced 300 new jobs in Derry. The company is based at Carisle Road and Patrick Street in the city. FinTrU is a technologically-enabled Regulatory Solutions company, specialising in the areas of KYC, Compliance, Legal, Risk & Controls and Operations. Advertisement In July last year, the company announced the establishment […]