Major defective blocks conference to take place today


AN international conference on the science and societal impacts of defective concrete blocks is due to take place at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny today from 1.30pm to 10.00pm. Ulster University, ATU and MEP Luke “Ming” Flanagan of The LEFT in the European Parliament, will co-host the conference. The organising committee for this initiative includes Professor […]


Amyloidosis conference in Gaoth Dobhair this weekend


INTERNATIONAL medical experts will travel to Gaoth Dobhair this weekend for a conference on the medical condition Amyloidosis, also known as ‘Donegal Amy’ because of its prevalence in the county. Hereditary Amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition characterised by a build-up of abnormal amyloid or protein deposits in one or more organs and other […]