THERE have been more than 300 deaths related to Covid-19 in Donegal, according to a new report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. From March 1, 2020 to January 6, 2024 there were 339 Covid-19 related deaths in the county which has a mortality rate of 213 per 100,000. Nationally there were 920 fatalities involving the […]
Bus Eireann announce discounted ticket prices for Donegal Expressway services
BUS Eireann has announced discounted ticket prices on their Donegal Expressway services. The €9.95 seat sale is available for travel up to February 29 with tickets booked in advance, online up to February 7. Discounted fares will be available across all 14 Expressway Routes. For Donegal passengers, this includes Route 30 from Donegal town to […]
Free Blood Pressure Checks Available in 29 Donegal Pharmacies
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) are teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see over 29 participating pharmacies in Donegal, offering once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, 18 January. High blood pressure affects two out of three over 50s, but it is symptomless. Once detected, […]
Comedian Anne Gildea to bring hit show to Donegal
FUNNY-woman Anne Gildea is preparing to bring her hit stand-up show ‘How to get the Menopause and enjoy it’ to a number of venues in Donegal. Best known for her time spent touring with ‘The Nualas’, Anne has had quite the career. From performing around the world to writing a book which was later turned […]
Liam’s kind gift is the inspiration behind latest Donegal crime novel
By Diarmaid Doherty LIAM Skelly gets to enjoy a regular morning walk along the beautiful Moville Shore Walk every day. There are some days he’ll go for a walk a second time, such is the sheer enjoyment that he gets from a stroll along the rugged and beautiful 2.2km route. The coastal walk along the […]
Gardaí investigating car hijacking
GARDAÍ are investigating the hijacking of a car as well as a number of criminal damage incidents which happened on Sunday. The vehicle that was hijacked was a grey Seat Altea with a northern Ireland registration, 2012 model which occurred in Bridgend. “The incidents occurred at approximately 8.30pm,” said a garda spokesperson. Advertisement “Investigating Gardaí […]
Number of new electric cars registered up by almost 30 per cent
THE number of new electric cars registered in Donegal increased by almost 30 per cent last year. That’s according to the latest report from The Society of the Irish Motor Industry which shows 305 new electric cars were registered in the county between January and December. This compares to 238 electric cars registered over that period […]
Donegal project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work
A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous […]
Donegal has highest need for long term residential care beds
A new report published shows that Donegal has the highest requirement in the country for Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) beds for those over 65 years of age. The number required is 204 per 1,000 of the population over 65. The report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looked at changes in nursing […]
Plans to tackle invasive plants in Dunlewey area
A NEW pilot project to tackle the issue of Rhododendron in the Dunlewey area is due to start in the coming weeks. Cairde na hEaragaile CLG has secured funding through ‘LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature’ to undertake the Pilot Rhododendron Control Project. The first part of this initiative will see the complete surveying and mapping […]