THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Plans for new school hit by helipad concerns
By Kate Heaney CONCERNS over the flight path for emergency helicopters accessing Letterkenny University Hospital may necessitate changes to the €15 million development plans for the new Errigal College school buildings. Donegal County Council planners have sought further information from the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) architects requesting they ensure confirmation from both the […]
Bishop makes first official visit to Tory island
The helicopter service, funded by Roinn na Gaeltachta, is a great addition to the island and its people
Tenders sought to fix Sliabh Liag blunder
DONEGAL County Council is inviting tenders to undertake significant remedial works at Sliabh Liag.
Stones airlifted onto Sliabh Liag to be removed
TONNES of expensive stone airlifted onto Sliabh Liag mountain walk by helicopter will have to be removed as it is believed to be the ‘wrong type’
PSNI helicopter assists major garda manhunt
By Cronan Scanlon A PSNI helicopter and two civilian aeroplanes assisted Gardai during a major search operation along the border last week which resulted in two suspected burglars being arrested and brought to court. Details of the dramatic ground and air operation only emerged at Letterkenny District Court this week where two Stranorlar brothers appeared […]
GAA match delayed to allow helicopter land on pitch
YESTERDAY’S Division One reserve clash between Naomh Conaill and St Michael’s in Glenties was halted after a search and rescue helicopter landed on the pitch.