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Close shave between car and buggy leads to safety calls in Buncrana

Serious safety concerns have been raised surrounding the Mill Bridge in Buncrana after the wingmirror of a car made contact with pram being pushed on the footpath. Cllr Rena Donaghy says she had called for a new bridge in the area around 10 years ago. Cllr Donaghy noted that while designs had been drawn up, […]

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Sinn Fein defer Dail discussion on LUH because the health minister wasn’t present

A Dail discussion on calls for an external review of services at Letterkenny University Hospital was deferred tonight because health minister Stephen Donnelly was not in the chamber. The review was sought by 79 Donegal GPs who wrote to the minister earlier this month, and subsequently backed at the weekend by 11 consultants at the

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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly defends budget allocation

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has defended the funding given to his department and the HSE in next year’s Budget. Minister Donnelly says it will cover a broad number of areas, but also includes funding for the increased costs of equipment. It comes following reports over the weekend that HSE CEO Bernard Gloster told ministers 800

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Ours to Protect – Halloween Swap Shop, St. Marys NS, Stranorlar 17/10/23

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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Saolta CEO welcomes GP call for more involvement in planning health services in Donegal

The Chief Executive of the Saolta Hospital Group has welcomed the call from GPs in their letter to the minister for them to be given a role in how health services are organised and planned across the county. Tony Canavan says that’s something he’ll be happy to facilitate…….

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Lack of government communication contributed to Buncrana protests – Murray

A Buncrana based councillor says a protest last night against the arrival of 66 asylum seekers in the town was the result of a lack of government information and consultation. 66 men were to have been housed in a 19 room building in the town, but their arrival last night in two minibuses was blocked

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Gardai investigate criminal damage incidents in Letterkenny and Dungloe

Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating a criminal damage incident to a small business premises close to An Grianan Theatre. On Sunday afternoon October 15th at 15.40, a large window pane was broken on a small business premises by a person throwing a glass bottle. Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for information, their number is 0749167100.

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Former HSE head says there is no hostility in Dublin towards LUH

A former head of the HSE says it’s significant that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has agreed to visit Letterkenny University Hospital to meet with management there. He’s also agreed to meet with Donegal GPs and consultants, who wrote separately to the minister in recent days warning of the serious problems at the hospital which are

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Social Democrats say Pascal Donohoe must address the HSE’s budget shortfall

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe is facing pressure explain in the Dáil why there’s a 2 billion euro hole in the health service budget for 2024. The Social Democrats are accusing the government of starving the health service of sufficient funding. The party’s spokesperson for health, Róisín Shortall, says serious questions must be answered, and

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Motorists urged to take care as lights are switched on at Polestar Roundabout

The traffic lights on Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny are becoming operational todqay, with Donegal County Council urging motorists to approach the roundabout carefully and follow the new road markings. The council says if the markings are not followed, then traffic on other lanes may be blocked. The council is warning of the possibility of traffic

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Traffic calming measures needed on N13 at Lurgybrack – Coyle

Donegal County Council’s Road Safety Engineer is to examine the Cullion Road and Listillion Road junctions on the N13 at Lurgybrack outside Letterkenny. The issue was raised at a recent MD meeting by Cllr Donal Coyle, who is urging the council to liaise with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in a bid to have traffic calming measures

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Applicants at Sperrin and Derg based sporting clubs to receive £2,000 in funding each

A number of Sperrin and Derg based sporting clubs are set to benefit from grant assistance through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s “Support and Sport Programme” and the “Club Pitch Maintenance Programme”. The funding recommendations were made by Council’s Sports Committee, of which Cllr Ruairí McHugh is a member and were formally proposed by

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Justice Minister and An Garda Síochána to tackle the upward trend of road deaths

The Justice Minister says she and senior members of An Garda Síochána are working together to tackle the worrying upward trend of road deaths. 150 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, with six people dying in separate incidents since last Friday. It was reported this morning 300-thousand checkpoint breath tests were

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Donegal’s Special Needs Parent Network attend meeting in Letterkenny to discuss CDNT crisis

The Special Needs Parent Network in Donegal attended a meeting this morning between the HSE and local public representatives in Letterkenny. The HSE’s staffing crisis and it’s effects on the Children’s Disability Network Teams were discussed during the meeting with families impacted by the staffing crisis having their say. Josephine Corkery, a member of the

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RegTech Conference to take place at ATU Donegal next Wednesday

The RegTech Conference “Navigating the Future of Regulation,” is taking place in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal on Wednesday, 25th October. The conference is part of a North West RegTech Initiative being developed by Donegal County Council, Derry City & Strabane District Council, ATU and Catalyst, to establish an all-island national institute – working across

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Aras Ui Dhomhnaill nursing home passes restrictive practices inspection

A HIQA assessment of the use of restrictive practices at Aras Ui Dhomhnaill Nursing Home in Milford has found the facility to be compliant with national standards. The report, which follows an unannounced inspection in July, notes that residents enjoyed a good quality of life where the culture, ethos and delivery of care were focused

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GPs welcome consultants’ statement highlighting LUH concerns

The decision of eleven consultants at Letterkenny University Hospital to write to the Health Minister about the crisis there has been welcomed by GPs in the county, 78 of whom signed a letter to the minister last week expressing similar concerns. The letter from the consultants expresses serious concerns over the operation of the Emergency

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Defective block families may have to move into hotels – Murray

An Inishowen councillor is predicting that within a matter of months, families with homes affected by defective blocks will be moving in to hotels while their homes are being rebuilt. Cllr Jack Murray says there is a serious shortage of housing in the peninsula, and in Buncrana in particular. He says this is pushing up

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HSA launches safety inspection campaign for renewable energy installations

The HSA will today launch an inspection campaign targeting renewable energy installations including wind farm, solar farms and anaerobic digestion facilities. As the Climate Action Plan target of up to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 is being delivered on, there will be continued growth in the industry across the country in coming years. This is

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Special Needs Parents Network invited to meeting to discuss CDNT crisis in Donegal

  The Special Needs Parent Network in Donegal have been invited to attend a meeting between the HSE and local public representatives in Letterkenny this morning. The HSE’s staffing crisis and it’s effects on the Children’s Disability Network Teams will be discussed during the meeting with families impacted by the staffing crisis having their say.

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Cyclists seeking improved signage on roads they regularly use

Donegal County Council is being asked to erect more warning signage on roads that are widely used by cyclists in the Letterkenny Milford area. The issue was raised at a recent Municipal District meeting by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh. Officials told members that signage is erected along designated cycle routes across the district, and as more

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Donegal Gaeltacht employment opportunities highlighted at business event – 60 jobs available

60 jobs are available in the Donegal Gaeltacht according to a recent business seminar which was held in County Mayo. Údarás na Gaeltachta CEO, Tomás Ó Síocháin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D. and Minister for State Dara Calleary T.D., discussed the valuable employment opportunities currently available in the Gaeltacht at a

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Calls for Health Minister to address Dáil about healthcare funding crisis

Labour is calling on the Health Minster to address the Dáil this week about the crisis in healthcare funding. It comes in the wake of an extended recruitment freeze within the HSE, with a potential nationwide strike in the community and voluntary sector looming. Labour’s Health Spokesperson Duncan Smith says people feel deceived after the

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Gardaí in Donegal issue public reminder of illegal use of fireworks

Donegal Gardaí have issued a reminder of the illegal use of fireworks coming up to Halloween. The illegal use of fireworks can cause great distress to older people, pets and families. Gardaí are appealing to parents in Donegal to ensure that they know where their kids are and to conduct regular searches of their bags

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Government warned to reign in spending after giveaway Budget last week

The government is being warned to reign in its spending after what’s been described as a ‘giveaway’ Budget last week. The 14 billion euro package – which included a host of cost of living supports and tax cuts – breached the government’s own rule of not increasing spending by 5 per cent. It has led

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Mica Action Group to host information evening tomorrow in Buncrana

Mica Action Group will host an information evening tomorrow at 6pm at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. All homeowners impacted by the Defective Concrete Block Scheme are welcome regardless of membership statues with the group. Sean McCabe from the Redress Banking & Finance Group will speak at the event updating attendees on the current

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Online Adult Support Group meeting for International Stuttering Awareness Day

To mark International Stuttering Awareness Day today, the Irish Stammering Association is hosting a series of events throughout the week. There will be an Adult Support Group meeting this Tuesday at 7pm which will be held online. In Ireland, around 5 percent of children experience stammering, which typically resolves on its own. However, around 1

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RTÉ to face €21 million drop in TV licence revenue by end of this year

RTÉ is being urged not to let the government attention on the broadcaster go to waste. Director General Kevin Bakhurst revealed this week that RTÉ will run out of money by spring if it doesn’t receive a government bailout. It’s facing a 21 million euro drop in TV licence revenue by the end of this

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100% Redress Party to hold series of information evening in Donegal

The 100% Redress Party is to hold a series of information evenings in Donegal after being registered by the Electoral Commission. The party was established by homeowners in Donegal affected by defective concrete blocks. Information events are being held in the Station House in Letterkenny on the 6th November, The Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey

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Ulster Ladies IFC: Naomh Muire lose out in high-scoring thriller

Donegal champions Naomh Muire Íochtar na Rosann just lost out against Antrim champions St Joseph’s in their Ulster Ladies Intermediate Club Championship Preliminary Round game at The Banks. The west Donegal side put up a great performance but were eventually beaten by 5-9 (24) to 4-10 (22). At one stage they were ten points behind

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