Stay Safe on the Roads: Your Journey, Your Safety


DONEGAL County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group urges vigilance and calls on everyone to take responsibility for safe travel this May Bank Holiday Weekend. As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is issuing a heartfelt appeal to all road users, urging them to exercise heightened caution during […]


Hospital preparing for busy bank holiday weekend


LETTERKENNY University Hospital is preparing for a busy bank holiday weekend and the public is being urged to consider all options before attending the emergency department. Tony Canavan, CEO Saolta University Health Care Group said, “We are preparing for increased demand for hospital services in the North West this bank holiday weekend. Our Emergency Departments […]


Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend


AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]


Gardaí appeal to road users to be safe this Bank Holiday weekend


Gardaí are urging road users to stay safe during the first St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend.  This weekend is a new bank holiday weekend introduced by the Government in recognition of the public’s response and solidarity with each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to […]


Speed checks to be ramped up over the bank holiday weekend


SPEED checks are to be ramped up in Donegal this bank holiday weekend. Gardaí will be out in force to clampdown on drink/drug driving, speeding and the non-wearing of seatbelts. The warning comes as three new speed camera zones have become operational in Donegal as part of 61 nationally in a bid to cut road […]