There is wide spread anger and frustration over the declining income crisis on sheep farms. Speaking following the IFA national sheep farmers meeting in Athlone last night, IFA President Tim Cullinan said farmers have left factories and the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in no doubt as to the seriousness of the income situation in […]
Revolut to start giving customers Irish account details
Irish Revolut customers will soon get Irish bank account details. The online banking app confirmed that Irish users will soon get Irish IBANs – making it easier for banking and companies to pay wages into the app. Currently, Irish Revolut accounts had Lithuanian account codes but this will be changed within the next two months. […]
Man shot in Derry last night
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Derry last night. Detectives from Strand Road in Derry investigating a shooting in the city last night, Monday, are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. A man, aged in his thirties, was shot in the lower leg shortly after 9pm […]
Owners urged to control dogs to avoid livestock attacks
Dog owners in Donegal are being urged to keep their dogs under control. An Garda Siochana Donegal issued a statement warning people of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. A spokesperson said, “With dog ownership comes responsibility. Secure your dog, have it microchipped […]
Gardaí called to car on fire close to Killea
Gardaí were called to the scene of a vehicle that got into difficulty on the R237 between Killea and Newtowncunningham, shortly after 6pm yesterday evening. The car caught fire and fire services were called to the scene to extinguish the fire. Gardaí have confirmed no injuries were reported and no offences disclosed.
Michael Murphy honoured at DCU Alumni Awards
Former Donegal captain and All Ireland winner Michael Murphy has been honoured at DCU’s annual Alumni Awards. The DCU Alumni Awards are presented annually to graduates who have made substantial achievements in their chosen fields, or who have contributed in a significant way to the social, artistic or economic development of Ireland. The DCU community […]
Fund providing disabled people with the opportunity of a lifetime
DONEGAL people living with a disability are being given the chance to fulfil their dreams with a life-changing ‘Opportunity Fund.’ The Opportunity Fund with Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) enables people with disabilities to achieve a lifelong goal they may not have been able to access without some additional support and financial contribution. On Wednesday, Buncrana woman […]
‘I was dismissive of signs that were not normal’
A DUNGLOE woman who is battling stage four bowel cancer is speaking out in an attempt to remove the stigma around the main signs of the disease. April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and recent research carried out by the Irish Cancer Society has indicated that almost one in two people are not confident about […]
Warning over scam messages
DONEGAL Gardai have warned people to be aware of scams as fraudulent text messages are rampant in the county. In recent weeks, there has been a major increase in fraudsters attempting to scam people with text messages from banks and major companies. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardai shared a selection of scam text messages received recently […]
Pringle critically of HSE following safeguarding report
PRINGLE expresses doubts over whether HSE are competent to address management failures Hiqa identified. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said he has his doubts whether the HSE are competent to address failures of management that Hiqa identified in a report on disability services. The deputy was responding to a report from the Health Information […]