by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ have been assisting outside Dunkineely National School where road safety is a growing concern. Fears emerged recently in the wake of a near miss after a group of schoolchildren and parents narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding truck outside the school. Advertisement The truck reportedly drove through five warning signs and […]
Call for safety measures on ‘escape road’ used by dozens of children
THERE has been a call for safety measures to be installed on a Letterkenny ‘escape route’ where cars travel at ‘phenomenal speeds.’ A call has been made for traffic calming measures to be introduced on the Rahan Road, Letterkenny in the interest of road and pedestrian safety. Cllr Gerry McMonagle said he was raising the […]
Safety works begin at busy junction
WORK began this week at the junction of Golf Course Road, Kiltoy Road and Letterkenny to Ramelton Road where parents had expressed serious concerns about their children getting on and off school buses. In September local parent Mags Kelly of Cornagill explained that pupils attending at least three second level schools – Loreto, St Eunan’s and […]
€200,000 in funding for safety measures and play areas
TWO schools and three development associations in Donegal are set to receive funding of almost €200,000 for safety measures and community play areas. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD (FG) announced today that works will be undertaken to improve road safety, parking, lighting and footpaths around two schools and for development associations. “Almost […]
Safety campaign launched ahead of Donegal Rally
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group, has issued a road safety appeal to everyone attending the Joule Donegal International to “Keep the Race in its Place”. “The Rally enthusiasts are predominantly young men, and we want to get the message directly to this ‘at risk’ group who follow the sport” says Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety […]
Christmas swimmers to “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”
The Christmas season is a time when people take part in sponsored swims in support of many charitable causes but this year Irish Water Safety’s message is “Get In, Get Out and Warm Up”. Christmas day charity swimmers can occasionally find themselves left without sufficient strength to climb out of the water due to the cold. Cold winter waters […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday warning – Gardai
December 2016 saw an increase of 15.4% in online purchases2 with over 50% of Irish people shopping online3, most of whom purchased or sold goods and services with no difficulty. However, in a small number of cases difficulties do arise and fraud results in users losing money or having their credit/debit card details being compromised. […]
Bundoran RNLI urges safety over Christmas holidays
BUNDORAN RNLI has urged water users to exercise common sense and safety over the Christmas holidays as stormy conditions continue to make sea conditions treacherous along the coast of south Donegal.