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 […]
Hotelier warns of jobs losses if VAT increase goes ahead
DONEGAL hotels and guesthouses have renewed their call on the Government to retain the nine per cent tourism VAT rate in response to very challenging economic headwinds facing the sector over the next 12 months. General Manager at the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh, Paul Diver, has deep concerns about the impact the proposed VAT increase […]
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 […]
Planned power outage for parts of Donegal postponed
ESB Networks is informing customers that a planned outage impacting parts of Ballinacor, Ballyarrell, Belalt, Killygordon and surrounding areas that was scheduled for Sunday, May 8 has been postponed and will be rescheduled in due course. Customers will receive correspondence to notify them of this change and separately, on when a date for the rescheduled […]