A man was safely rescued and airlifted from Slieve Leauge in south Donegal yesterday afternoon. Malin Head CoOrdination Centre received a 999 call at approximately 2.30pm yesterday advising of a male who had a suspected broken ankle. Advertisement The Coast Guard Helicopter based in Sligo R118 was tasked along with Killybegs Coast Guard. The injured […]
Donegal communities can be proud of their Tidy Towns achievements – McHugh
DONEGAL TD Joe McHugh has passed on his congratulations to towns and communities in Donegal who took part in this year’s Tidy Towns competition. Minister McHugh said he was pleased with awards today to Buncrana, Carrigart, Raphoe, Culdaff, Malin, Kerrykeel and Letterkenny. Advertisement “For the last fifty nine years the Tidy Towns competition has […]
Letterkenny wins gold
Letterkenny has picked up another gold medal at this year’s Tidy Towns awards presentation today. The town were awarded 326 points overall, an increase of 3 compared to last year in the Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre category, while Ennis was the overall winner. Advertisement Letterkenny won the overall national Tidy Town in 2015. Buncrana […]
Missing Churchill man found
A missing man from the Churchill area in Donegal has been found safe and well. Jerry O’Donnell was last seen on September 13th, which prompted his wife to report him missing on September 17th. Gardai released a statement yesterday to say the 46 year old had been found ‘safe and well.’ A spokesperson said: “Gardai […]
€884,000 in funding for Local Improvement Schemes
DONEGAL TD and Government Minister Joe McHugh has announced €884,000 in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes for the County. The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. […]
Have your say on ‘Enabling Creativity in Every Community’ in Donegal
Donegal County Council is asking the public to come forward with ideas on how best to enable creativity in every community. This is part of the Councils’ plans to prepare a 5 year Culture and Creativity Plan that will form an important part of the government’s Creative Ireland Programme. Advertisement “We want to hear […]
Gardai warn local businesses in Donegal
Gardai have issued a warning to local business owners in Donegal. The warning comes after the targeting and burglaries at a number of business premises in the county during the past week. Owners / managers are advised to review security arrangements and equipment to ‘target harden’ their premises & increase its ability to withstand robust criminal […]
Listening is key to a successful relationship – Majella O’Donnell
MAJELLA O’Donnell gave her expert advice at the latest Donegal Woman in Business conference, as well as some insight knowledge into her happy,15 year marriage with husband Daniel. Listening, Learning and Sharing was the theme for the hugely successful Connect to Grow seminar, attracting women in business from around the country to Harvey’s Point […]
‘Alarmed and angry’ as 1000 more on waiting list since January
Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has today (Wednesday) expressed his anger and deep concern at the dramatic increase in the number of patients awaiting outpatient procedures to be carried out at Letterkenny University Hospital. His comments come following the publication of the latest patient waiting data from the National Treatment Purchase Fund […]
Donegal landmarks ‘Light up Gold’ for Childhood Cancer
Buildings across the world ‘Light It Up Gold’ in September to shine a light on the bravery of children dealing with cancer.