Findings on alcohol abuse in Donegal ‘stark’


THE new president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has described alcohol misuse findings in Donegal as “stark”. Unveiling ‘Building a Safer Donegal: Free from Alcohol Harm’ in ATU on Tuesday, Dr Orla Flynn said the time had come for action. The report findings reveal 58 per cent of students in Donegal and 53 per cent […]


Camper tourists spend more than €11m a year


TOURISTS visiting Donegal that stay in campervans, touring caravans and tents spend more than €11 million in the county annually, according to a new report. The Caravan Camping and Campervan Study, commissioned by Donegal County Council and carried out by consultancy firm, KPMG, was launched in the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday. The […]


Island fire station damned


A FORMER Senior Fire Officer has called for a purpose built fire station at a new location on Arranmore Island. James Murphy, who was a senior figure with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service for over 30 years, made the call in a report he published about the station. The damning report, commissioned by the […]

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