By Róise Collins THERE has been a significant fall in Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in Donegal in the past decade. Ten years ago the number of speeding fines issued in the county was close to 5,000. Advertisement In 2022 this figure declined to 3,808. These figures include both intercept (Garda member) and non-intercept (mobile […]
Gardaí investigate crash at Harvest rally
GARDAÍ are investigating a crash that occurred at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally over the weekend when two spectators were injured. The two men, aged in their 60s and 40s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an […]
Storm Debi brings flooding to parts of Donegal
ROAD users are being urged to take care as Storm Debi has brought flooding to parts of the county this morning. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly alerted Donegal County Council’s Roads team about standing water on roads in the Newmills, Rockhill, Glenkeo and other areas such as Old Town, Letterkenny. “The men are out trying to […]
Cost of renting up twenty per cent
THE average cost of renting a property in Donegal is up twenty per cent compared to twelve months ago, according to the latest report from Daft.ie. Their rental price report, released today, shows on average it costs €1,122 per month to rent in the county. The average price of renting a three bed house is […]
Wind warning issued ahead of Storm Debi
IT is set to be very windy overnight with the arrival of Storm Debi. Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal which comes into effect from midnight and will remain in place until 3pm on Monday. The forecaster is warning of stormy conditions with heavy rain expected and a chance of embedded […]
Potato harvest worst in recent memory
A SENIOR IFA official in Donegal has said this year’s potato harvest is the worst he has seen since 1985. Describing this year’s potato season as being a “complete shocker”, Donegal’s Potato Chairman, Donald Logue said 1985 was the only other year he remembers being a complete “wash out”. “Ground is more or less nearly at […]
An Post’s new Buzz fleet gears up for Christmas
DONEGAL is set to benefit from An Post’s roll-out of 45 new electric vehicles. With the festive season just around the corner, An Post is estimated to deliver over 10 million packages nationwide over the coming weeks. As 30% of delivery routes are covered by electric vehicles, An Post say over 100,000 parcels will be […]
Second consultant leaves LUH following concerns
The Saolta Group Quality and Patient Safety service are reviewing a number of cases where concerns about care have been identified.
Doherty slams Health Minister in the Dáil for failing to come to Donegal
Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has today criticised the Health Minister in the Dáil for his continued refusal to come to Donegal and meet with GPs and Consultants who have taken the unprecedented step of writing a letter to him highlighting their serious concerns about Letterkenny University Hospital. Speaking to Minister McConalogue, Teachta Doherty […]