OVER 30 projects in Donegal are set to benefit from €4.5m in active travel grants to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023. This substantial investment will fund approximately 36 Active Travel projects in Donegal. This includes the development of segregated cycle lanes and widened footpaths, new walking and cycling bridges, and new pedestrian crossings in […]
Number of patients on trolleys at LUH doubled since yesterday
The number of patients on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital has doubled since yesterday. Today, there are currently 32 patients on trolleys at LUH, compared to 16 patients awaiting beds yesterday. Of the 32 patients, there are 24 in the emergency department and eight on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Advertisement 490 admitted patients are […]
More than 130 on waiting list in Donegal for Camhs appointment
ALMOST 140 children and young people in Donegal are currently waiting for an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs). Figures provided to the Donegal News show 136 children and young people are currently waiting to be seen across the three Camhs teams in the county North Donegal has the highest number […]
“I would have stayed in that digger for ages after that just until I got the bodies out” – Creeslough lorry driver
A DIGGER driver who didn’t stop until he had uncovered the last body from the debris of the Creeslough tragedy has spoken publicly for the first time on new TG4 current affairs series. In the opening programme of a new current affairs series Iniúchadh TG4 which will be broadcast next Wednesday, February 8, Henry Gallagher, 47, […]
Pringle questions €9m funding announced for Killybegs
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has questioned whether the recently announced funding of €9m for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre is new. He has claimed the recent Government announcement of spending for Killybegs is not the first time this funding was announced. Last week, the funding was announced and widely welcomed. Advertisement However, Deputy Pringle […]
Disruption to water supply in outskirts of Kilmacrennan
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm today, 31 January until 3am tomorrow morning, on 1 February. Uisce Eireann recommends that users allow 2 to 3 hours after the estimated restoration time for […]
Ian McGarvey’s replacement to be co-opted in February
Cllr Ian McGarvey’s nephew will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement in February. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council on February 13 at a special council meeting in Lifford. The date of co-option was agreed at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council on Monday. […]
Irish Government committed to seeing the A5 road upgrade work carried out
Social Democratic and Labour Party Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed the Irish Government’s renewed commitment to the A5 road project. Mr Eastwood was speaking after receiving a letter from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar laying out his government’s support for the A5. It follows Mr Eastwood raising his concerns about delays to the vital work during […]
Sporting clubs urged to apply for EV Charging Scheme
Donegal sport clubs across the county are urged to apply to the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme which opens today, January 30th. The new €15 million scheme, resourced through the Government’s Shared Island Fund, will support the roll-out of publicly accessible, fast-charging for sports clubs and communities across the island of Ireland, in […]
Lifford Greyhound Stadium set to reopen in April
Lifford Greyhound Racing Stadium is set to reopen in April. In a statement issued on social media, it was confirmed the stadium will reopen on Sunday, April 2nd. The stadium closed in 2019 but the reopening was confirmed last year. Advertisement From April 2, racing will be held every Friday night from 7.45pm and Sunday […]