Putting single crews into cars has been in place for a while now. We always insist that they carry out a risk assessment and wait for back-up.
Plane flying over Donegal forced to turn back
A PASSENGER plane flying over Donegal was forced to turn back on Saturday because of a suspected technical fault. The flight took off from Manchester Airport and was heading to JFK airport in New York when the decision was made to turn around. Manchester Airport confirmed that the decision was made to bring the Airbus […]
Another rural break-in overnight in Donegal
Significant damage was caused to a rural, family-run business in Killygordon after two men broke into the premises over night. McCreary’s Topline, at Crossroads in Killygordon was broken into in the early hours of this morning, however it is understood nothing was stolen, but extensive damage was caused. Advertisement A security alarm alerted Gardai […]
Vigilance urged in wake of cash thefts from vehicles
This warning is issued in response to a number of reports of the targeting of people after carrying out substantial withdrawals of cash.
Ambulance waiting times among worst in the country
LETTERKENNY University Hospital has some of the longest ambulance waiting times in the country, according to the latest figures from the HSE which reveal patients have waited up to four hours for an ambulance in an emergency. The figures obtained by the Donegal News show that over a four week period 130 people who called […]
Divers airlifted to hospital by the Coast Guard
TWO divers were airlifted to hospital this afternoon after getting into difficulty close to Bunagee Pier near Culdaff. The pair, who were brought to Altnagelvin Hospital, had ascended too quickly into the water resulting in the condition known as the bends. A spokesperson for the Malin Head Coast Guard said: “This afternoon Malin Head Rescue […]
Crowds protest in wake of not guilty verdict
DOZENS of people attended a solidarity rally in Letterkenny in support of the woman at the centre of the Belfast rape trial, calling for a major system change. The local rally was one of a number to take place around the country on Friday. It came one day after Ulster and Ireland rugby […]
Donegal ladies firmly in sight of semi-final spot
Donegal have been drawn to play Monaghan in the Ulster Championship semi-final, a game which has been pencilled in for June 10.
Road safety group issue appeal ahead of Easter weekend
AHEAD of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is urging all road users to act responsibly when travelling on the roads during the holiday period. To date this year, 38 people have died on Irish roads and four people have tragically lost their lives on Donegal roads. Brian O’Donnell, Road […]
