NURSES and midwives in Letterkenny University Hospital are “on the floor” and “very fearful” for the winter months. That’s the stark warning from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Industrial Relations Officer Neal Donohoe after the organisation was locked in talks with HSE management in recent days over emergency winter plans. Speaking to the Donegal News following the crucial […]
Snipe habitats to be established
HABITATS for the rarely seen bird species the snipe are to be created in Donegal following a funding allocation from the Department of Heritage. It is one of three biodiversity projects set to be advanced following an announcement by Minister Malcolm Noonan. Just over €18,300 has been dedicated to the establishment of snipe habitats with a view […]
Deputy highlights public transport failures in Donegal
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle is pressing Government on the need for an integrated and responsive rural transport system for Donegal. Addressing Minister Eamon Ryan in the Dáil, Deputy Pringle asked what the Government’s plans are to develop the Local Link service in Donegal. Deputy Pringle said: “I think key to it as well […]
Council plans to rebuild social housing stock affected by mica
AN integrated design team is being sought by Donegal County Council to progress the demolition of its social housing stock affected by mica and the building of new homes. Two tender documents have been issued, one for Inishowen and a second for Letterkenny. The design team will comprise of a lead engineer or architect with access to all the services […]
Concerns raised following inspections of nursing homes
THE health watchdog has raised serious concerns about the protection of residents from abuse, following unannounced inspections in two Donegal facilities. Health and Information Quality (HIQA) carried out inspections in St Eunan’s Nursing home, Letterkenny, and Brentwood Manor in Convoy. St Eunan’s Nursing and Convalescent Home Limited is the provider of St Eunan’s Nursing Home, […]
Donegal young people still suffering from Covid-19 fallout
YOUNG people in Donegal remain affected by the pandemic a leading local charity has warned, as it revealed it has supported almost 11,500 people. The detail is contained in Donegal Youth Service’s annual report, published in recent days. It documents how the impact on normal life for children and young people has continued to deepen. […]
Official handover and blessing of new Fire Engine for Letterkenny Fire Brigade
There was a great excitement at Letterkenny Fire Station as elected representatives, Council officials and members of Donegal County Fire Service came along to mark the official handing over of the new state of the art Scania ‘Class B’ fire engine to Letterkenny Fire Brigade by Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Blaney. The new Class B fire […]
What became of those faces in the window?
A photograph taken 25 years ago has thrown up a fascinating story of two sisters, a cousin and Daniel O’Donnell. It was 1997 and Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty was in Kincasslagh capturing fans as they arrived for one of Daniel’s famous open days. Despite pouring rain and scowling wind, thousands of people queued for hours to meet […]
More help needed for girl undergoing treatment in US
THE uncle of an nine-year-old Donegal girl undergoing life-saving treatment in America for a brain tumour has said her family need help more than ever. Caitlin Strain was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Letterkenny University Hospital on February 18 last year, just three days before her birthday which she celebrated in Temple Street Children’s […]
‘Lights causing delays’
COUNCILLOR Gerry McMonagle has called for a review of the new traffic light system at Pearse Road which he maintains is damaging business and causing “snarls” in the retail parks. At a meeting of Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District he said he had put forward a motion that a public consultation day be organised to […]