AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Man arrested and two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating a public order incident and alleged assault that occurred at an address at Main Street, Letterkenny last night. At approximately 9pm, Gardaí attended the scene following reports of an altercation involving a number of individuals. One man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Donegal Garda station. […]
Long overdue duty of care reforms must result in reduced insurance costs – Pearse Doherty TD
DONEGAL Deputy Pearse Doherty TD has welcomed the commencement of legislation that aims to rebalance the duty of care and reduce insurance costs. The Donegal TD and Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on finance called on the insurance industry to respond to this reform by reducing insurance costs for consumers and businesses. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said the […]
Community groups urged to join M&S Letterkenny food redistribution scheme
Marks & Spencer Ireland is calling on charities and community groups in Donegal to join its food redistribution scheme to avail of free, quality M&S food from the Letterkenny store. The M&S food redistribution programme has been running since 2015 with its redistribution partner Neighbourly and is designed to eliminate food waste and to link […]
Over 3 per cent increase in new cars registrations in Donegal
THE number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased by three percent compared to last year. Between January and July, the number of new car registrations has increased by 3.2 per cent when compared to the same time period last year. According to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), […]
Road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have issued a stark warning that years of road safety progress is being undone as new figures reveal that road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years. 95 road deaths have occurred so far this year (as of 26 July […]
Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics announced for Donegal in August
Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics will be held in Donegal in August. The Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up clinics will be held on Tuesday August 8 Tuesday August 22 All clinics will be held at the immunisation Department, St Conal’s Campus, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92FW6Y. Advertisement Laura campaigned for higher uptake of the HPV vaccine […]
July trolley figures a red flag warning for winter ahead
OVER 7,832 patients, including 138 children, went without a bed in Irish hospitals this July according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s TrolleyWatch figures. At Letterkenny University Hospital, 272 patients were on trolleys in July – that figure was down compared to last year when 360 patients were on trolleys. TrolleyWatch figures show 72,391 […]
Appeal for premises to facilitate face to face mica counselling
by Louise Doyle AN organisation rolling out free online counselling in Donegal for those impacted by defective blocks is calling on healthcare facilities with spaces available to rent to make contact in order to offer face-to- face sessions. MyMind is extending free counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support sessions to those whose homes have been damaged by the use of concrete containing […]
Painting by Donegal artist honouring George Bernard Shaw unveiled
A NEW painting by Donegal artist Mark McFadden was unveiled in County Kerry this week to commemorate the 167th anniversary of the birth of playwright George Bernard Shaw. The unique palette knife oil painting of Shaw has been unveiled at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney. Crafted over a 12-month period and standing at an impressive 5 […]