A number of drop-in clinics are being organised this week by the Community Policing Unit in Inishowen. The events are a good opportunity for people to get documents signed, or if they require advice or information about an issue. The first clinic will be held at Greencastle Community Centre this evening, September 1, from 6pm […]
Company wants to hire 40 new carers in Donegal
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Anyone interested in a career in the care sector is invited to come along to events in Letterkenny and Buncrana in the coming days. Dovida, a leading home care provider, will host recruitment events at Riverfront House in Letterkenny tomorrow from 10am to 4pm, and at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Wednesday from […]
Donegal routes in new book about Ireland’s best walks
Two Donegal routes feature in a new book which celebrates the best walks in Ireland. After the success of the first edition of 50 Best Irish Walks, John G. O’Dwyer has released a new edition featuring several new walks. The two local walks are Horn Head and the Glencolumbkille to Port Cliff Walk. Advertisement Spain has the […]
Gardaí launch National Slow Down Day to encourage safer driving
An Garda Síochána, in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and other stakeholders, will carry out a 24-hour nationwide speed enforcement operation today as part of National Slow Down Day. The initiative will run until 11:59pm tonight, aiming to promote safer driving and reduce speed-related collisions nationwide, coinciding with the first full week of […]
Inappropriate disposal of sheep dip leads to toxic impacts in Donegal rivers
TOXIC impacts have been found in several Donegal rivers as the result of inappropriate disposal of spent sheep dip. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027. The Plan sets out measures to improve the prevention and management of hazardous waste such as farm hazardous waste including spent sheep dip; unused and expired medicines; […]
Residents lodge appeal over apartments development
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by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission given the green light for a major apartments development in Letterkenny has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by concerned residents. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and nine two-bedroom apartments in […]
Three non-compliances in HIQA inspection of St Joseph’s Hospital
ST JOSEPH’S Community Hospital received three non-compliances after an inspection was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The hospital, which is a designated centre located in Stranorlar and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), was inspected on May 1 this year and the report was published on the HIQA website […]
Dovida national caregiver hiring week coming to Donegal
DOVIDA, Ireland’s leading home care provider, will host a series of National Hiring Week events across the country from today until Friday, September 5 as part of a major recruitment drive. The company aims to hire 40 new Caregivers throughout Donegal to meet growing need for its services. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults […]
Funeral to take place in his native Galway today of Ollie Horgan
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By Diarmaid Doherty FAMILY and friends, former teaching colleagues, and those whose lives were touched by Ollie Horgan will pay an emotional farewell today as his funeral takes place this lunchtime in his native Galway. Ollie, the former manager at Finn Harps, and former assistant manager at Galway United, died on Thursday. He was 57. […]
Weather: Mix of showers and sunshine today
THERE will be widespread showers today, along with occasional sunshine. The showers will be heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers, heavy at times. Winds will become light or variable so patches of mist and fog […]