A Donegal county councillor says he fears a phone mast being erected at a Ramelton beauty spot could get bigger as time goes on. Ian McGarvey narrowly avoided arrest after blocking the entry to Drumonaghan Wood recently. The 91-year-old was protesting against plans to construct a telecommunications mast in the forest. Work on erecting the […]
“In this case we fell far short of standards” – HSE
THE HSE says An Garda Siochána have asked them to delay the publication a report into sexual abuse at one of its care facilities in Donegal, while its investigation continues. The Brandon report details how ‘devastating’ abuse was carried out on mainly non-verbal adults by another resident between 2003 and 2016. That resident has since […]
Focus turns to budget as campaigners plan what’s next
MICA Action Group (MAG) will be eagerly watching tomorrow’s budget to get an indication of the government’s intentions towards a 100 per cent redress scheme. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday campaigner Michael Doherty said if there is anything less than €150 million on the table to address the mica scandal then it is not […]
Final warning to government TDs to act on mica
“This is a tsunami that can’t be stopped and we will get 100 per cent redress,“ said Cllr Murray.
M50 go-slow ahead of city centre protest
Thousands are expected to attend the march at 12 noon from the Garden of Remembrance.
The day Brendan Behan came to town
The sixth Annual Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the visit of the writer to Letterkenny.
Ten more wellness cafés to be opened across Donegal
“The new cafés will allow people from the more rural areas of Donegal to have a space to support their well-being over a cup of tea, chat and a laugh.
Top new talent at ‘Freaknight’
SOME of Ireland’s most popular up and coming artists will kick off the Halloween celebrations in Gweedore as they take to the stage for ‘FreakNight.’ As part of Fomhair Festival in Gweedore, Irish artists Kneecap, Welshy, John Gibbons and Big P will all perform live at ‘Freaknight’ on October 30 at the Big Top Donegal. […]
Animal charity urgently seeking homes for rescued cats
A DONEGAL animal charity is urgently seeking new homes for one hundred cats and kittens currently in their care. This has been a record breaking year for rescued cats. ‘Kitten Season’ would usually be ending by now but this year Animals In Need Donegal is still getting calls about pregnant cats and abandoned kittens on […]
‘Recruitment problems for LUH posts to get worse’
RECRUITMENT of consultants in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is difficult in the best of times but, as a result of the proposed Sláintecare contract, it may become even worse. Mr Peter O’Rourke, retired consultant orthopaedic surgeon, believes the proposed contract will lead to further vacant consultant posts, more trainees emigrating on completion of training, longer […]