Author name: highlandnews

The focus of this year’s ‘Your Council Day’ will put the spotlight on climate action. Tomorrow, across social media, #YourCouncilDay will showcase the work of local authority employees who are working to make a difference to the lives of the people in the community. The vital work of Donegal County Council’s employees and the role […]

Gardaí have confirmed that they responded to a report of an incident at Donegal County Council Buildings in Lifford earlier today. An incident is believed to have taken place this morning ahead of the scheduled Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District meeting. The sitting was subsequently adjourned. No arrests were made and Gardai say enquiries are ongoing.

  People will be put off coming to the country if businesses keep charging high prices, according to the Finance Minister. Paschal Donohue says those involved in price gouging will damage the tourism industry. It comes as hotel prices in the capital are almost 30 percent above the European average. Paul Brady from Donegal is

Details of a winter covid vaccine campaign is expected to emerge soon. 776 people are in hospital with the virus today, an increase of 25 on yesterday. There are 31 people being treated for the disease in ICU, up 3. Immunologist Professor Luke O Neill says studies have shown there’s a greater risk of re-infection

Thirty-one cases of romance fraud, costing victims more than 800 thousand euro, were reported in Ireland in the first 5 months of the year. Gardaí are warning the public of romance fraud, particularly those who meet their partners on dating apps and social media. All cases bar one happened online, and the majority of victims

The funeral of a six-year-old girl who died following an incident at a swimming pool in Spain is to take place in Donegal this week. Emergency services were called to a hotel in Mallorca last Monday. Grace Mary Sweeney of Dunfanaghy was treated at the scene and transferred to a nearby hospital where she later

It’s emerged a man arrested with smuggling drugs to the man on trial for the murder of Danielle McLaughlin in Goa in 2017 is a prison officer. On Wednesday, Suraj Gawade was arrested for allegedly supplying contraband to Vikat Bhagat. A second man, Yogesh Pagi was arrested in recent days in connection with the smuggling

The HSE has confirmed that it is engaging with stakeholders with a view to include a wider offering of health and social care services at the new Community Hospital in Lifford. Earlier this month, the HSE committed to deliver a new community hospital for the town. After a lengthy campaign, the HSE has agreed to

The case against a man facing a theft charge related to the Michaela McAreavey murder investigation has been struck out, his lawyer said. 52-year old Sandip Moneea, who was previously acquitted of Mrs McAreavey’s murder, was charged earlier this year with conspiracy to commit larceny in relation to the honeymooner’s hotel room in Mauritius. The

Investigations are underway in Derry following two burglaries and an attempted burglary yesterday which are believed to be linked. Police received a report shortly after 7am yesterday that entry had been gained to a house in the Riverview Terrace sometime overnight and purses containing cash taken. At around 9.30am it was reported that a man

Support services for Ukrainian visitors in the county are facing major struggles due to the lack of public transport. Summer programmes are being arranged for the Ukrainian refugees who are living in Inishowen but the lack of public transport is creating problems for access. Barry McLaughlin of Inishowen Development Partnership says they are continuing to

Gardaí in Donegal Town have appealed for witnesses to a raid on a jewellery shop in October last year. Two raiders broke into the premises at around 3am using a crow bar to open the front door. Once inside, the raiders smashed a number of display cases and stole jewellery, estimated to be worth more

Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice on how holidaymakers can protect their homes while their house is empty. People are advised to ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on the property and notify Gardaí that the home will  be vacant. Gardaí also advise against posting to social media in relation to the trip. 

  Cabinet’s backed plans to scrap some hospital charges for children. The Health Minister’s been given approval to publish legislation that would see overnight and day case public in-patient charges, for children under 16, abolished. It would apply to all public hospitals. The government also gave its backing to a proposal to make contraception free

Gardaí have launched a slow down campaign in response to the rising number of fatalities on the country’s roads. As part of the Be a Lifesaver Road Safety initiative, An Garda Síochána commenced a social media campaign, #SlowDown at 2pm yesterday. The #Slowdown Campaign will run for one week until Sunday and will feature a

  An East Donegal cycling group has welcomed improvements made on the Ballybofey to Donegal Town road after they raised a number of safety concerns. Earlier this year, Finn Wheeler Cycling Club launched a campaign for a hard shoulder to be added to a 750 metre stretch, known as McGrory’s Brae. A sideroad has now

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say the highest number of patients at Irish hospitals are waiting on trolleys for June since the union started counting the figure in 2006. There are 608 patients waiting to be admitted, with 98 waiting at University Hospital Limerick and 78 at Cork University Hospital. The INMO says the

Gardaí have renewed their appeal after the theft of five benches in Convoy. The theft occurred between June 5th and 13th and from various locations in and around Convoy. The benches look the same and are all made from recycled plastic but the actual seat on each bench is a different colour. Crime prevention Officer

Gardaí have warned people about wasting emergency services time after a tyres were set on fire close to Buncrana. On Thursday last at around 11.50pm, Gardaí received a report that a fire was in progress on the Mountain Road, Buncrana. The Fire Services were alerted and they also attended the call. It was established that

Gardaí in Letterkenny are appealing for witnesses after a black Lexus car was set on fire. Gardaí received a report on Monday at approx. 12.35am in relation to a black Lexus that was on fire at Ballyarrell, Killygordon. The fire services attended the scene and extinguished the fire. Crime prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace appeals

Gardaí are investigating after two houses in Milford had their front windows smashed. During the early hours of Monday morning, two houses in the area of the Lough Road, Milford had their front sitting room windows smashed. Entry was not gained to either property. Crime prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace has appealed for anyone with

Police in Derry have described incidents in the Galliagh area yesterday as disappointing. A road was partially blocked yesterday evening by burning pallets while two Northern Ireland Housing Executive vehicles were damaged by masonry thrown by young people who had gathered in the Fairview Road area. At around 5pm, pallets were set on fire by