By Dionne Meehan A FRESH call has been made to secure a site on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny after emergency services tackled a fire in the area on Friday. It is understood the blaze broke out at approximately 5.30am at what is known locally as the Old Bacon Factory. Advertisement This incident comes just months […]
Emergency services will not face blockades during rally weekend
by Louise Doyle AMBULANCES and other emergency services will not be prevented in the course of their line of duty during rally weekend, the latest Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has been told. Plans are underway to ensure that there will be no blockades to emergency services during the popular annual sporting event next month. Advertisement […]
Emergency services at scene of collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision outside Letterkenny.
Investigations on-going into cause of fire at popular Castlefinn bar
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire which occurred at the commercial premises yesterday, Sunday, March 10 at approximately 6pm. Advertisement Upon arrival, fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene […]
Flash flooding reported across Donegal
Flash flooding was reported across Donegal last night following torrential rain yesterday afternoon. Raphoe, Castlefinn and surrounding areas were the worst hit, with many homes and businesses impacted by the heavy rainfall. Video footage captured Raphoe and Catlefinn shows emergency services responding to the flooding in both towns. Locals have also been highly praised by […]
Emergency services in operation in the Slieve League area
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently engaged in an operation in the Slieve League area. Public access to Slieve League is currently restricted to facilitate this operation. As this is an ongoing operation, no further information is available.
New officers in charge for Killybegs Coast Guard
TWO new officers in charge have been appointed for Killybegs Coast Guard. After a round of interviews held in station and conducted by our senior managers from head quarters, Shane Mc Crudden has been appointed as the Officer in Charge of the Killybegs Coast Guard Station and Ronan Mc Fadden as the Deputy Officer in charge […]
Council condemns malicious false alarm
Donegal County Council has condemned a malicious hoax call last night which led the Fire Service in Letterkenny to respond. At about 9.35pm yesterday Letterkenny Fire Brigade was alerted to fire at Saint Eunan’s College. A Donegal County Council spokesperson said that no fire was found by the fire brigade. Advertisement “It was concluded that […]
Expected A&E delays over Bank Holiday Weekend
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) or calling 112/999 for an ambulance as these services are for patients who need urgent and emergency care. This year, hospitals have reported record numbers of patients presenting at EDs for care and […]