THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
MEP calls for renewed focus on Irish fishing industry
Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has called for a renewed focus on the Irish fishing industry following years of decline and concerns about Norway seeking greater access to Irish waters. The Midlands-North-West MEP and Senator Tim Lombard today hosted a meeting in Leinster House with fishing industry representatives to discuss current challenges and potential opportunities for […]
Increase in new car registrations in Donegal
NEW car registrations in Donegal for the month of February were up 4.19 per cent. The number of new cars registered increased from 907 in 2022 to 945 in 2023. There was a 43.55 per cent increase in the number of electric cars purchased in Donegal with 89 cars purchased in 2023 compared to 62 […]
Cancer research award for LUH staff member
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking […]
Construction set to commence on €31 million investment in Buncrana and Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, are set to start works as part of a €31 million investment to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The works is part of the sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by […]
Fears over future of Lettermacaward health centre
A public meeting is being held to discuss the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre. The public meeting is being held in St Bridgid’s Hall on Saturday March 4 at 8pm. A statement by the Lettermacaward Development Group said, “There will be a public meeting to address the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre on […]
Pringle gives ‘cautious welcome’ to Credit Union expansion
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has offered a cautious welcome to a bill to expand the services of credit unions, saying credit unions must retain their close ties to the communities they serve. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he has been highlighting the importance of community banking and called on the government to […]
Fishermen demand immediate access to approved Brexit fund
A European fund established to compensate Irish fishermen adversely impacted by the permanent loss of quota due to Brexit, has yet to be distributed to the most affected sector some 17 months after it was first recommended. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) Chief Executive, Seán O’Donoghue said his members are extremely frustrated at the inordinate and […]
Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]
Gardaí seeking person who filmed fight footage
GARDAÍ are appealing for the person who captured video footage of a group of men fighting in Glencar to get in touch with them. The incident happened on Wednesday, February 15, at 1.20pm on the main road. Having received a report of the incident, gardaí patrolled the area but there was no sign of the men in question. […]