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No non-compliances were noted in a HIQA inspection report at the St Anne’s – Naomh Áine designated centre in Donegal which was published this morning. The centre had four adults with an intellectual disability in residence when inspectors visited in June. You can read the full report HERE   HSE Response – Media Statement St […]

The Buncrana Night-Time Economy Action Plan has been officially launched, with Donegal County Council describing it as a major milestone in enhancing Buncrana’s after-dark culture, community, and economy. The plan is intended to strengthen local business, improve safety, enhance public spaces, and expand cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors after 6pm. Speaking at

Mains repair works in the Finn Valley may cause supply disruption to Doneyloop, Ringsend, Ballybun, Castlefin and surrounding areas this afternoon. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works, which are ser to take place until 5:15 this afternoon.

Corncrake breeding in Donegal has reached a 25-year high. Efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north are said to be having a significant impact. A recent survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service shows the number of corncrake territories recorded in the core breeding areas of Donegal, Mayo and Galway have

Donegal is to receive almost €130,000 in CLÁR funding. Two-volunteer-led organisations are to benefit from the funding announced by Minister Dara Calleary today. Drimarone Development CLG has been allocated just under €45,000 to purchase a wheelchair-accessible Mobility Transport/ Cancer Care vehicle while €83,700 will go to the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team to strengthen first-responder capability

There’s been a 21% increase in applications to Ulster University’s Derry campus for the current academic year. The North’s Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald, says the increase in applications demonstrates the city’s ability to attract more students and reach the 10,000 student target. A programme of work is already underway to build additional teaching blocks to

Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Árainn Mhór Island has celebrated its 35th birthday with the official opening of a new garden. Named after Dr Eugene McDermott, who spearheaded the action committee that pursued the setting up of the school, the Donegal Education and Training Board school officially opened its doors on 8th October 1990. Prior to

The Taoiseach is in the UK today to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Micheál Martin says they will discuss the intolerable situation in Gaza, and continued support for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression. They will also talk about the Ireland-UK bilateral relationship and Northern Ireland legacy issues.

Uisce Eireann says as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, essential works in Letterkenny may cause supply disruptions this morning in the vicinity of Oliver Plunkett Road and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until midday on 12 September.  

A woman has been seriously injured in a single-car crash in Sligo. It happened shortly after 11am at Dunally. A passenger in her 50s suffered life threatening injuries, another woman in her 20s and a baby girl were taken to hospital as a precaution. The main N16 Manorhamilton to Enniskillen road has been closed for

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this evening, with high numbers of people who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In a statement, the hospital says that yesterday, 164 people attended at Emergency Department and the hospital is seeing a similar number today. As of 4.30 this afternoon.

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ashlea Grove, Killea, Carrigans and surrounding areas this evening. Works are scheduled to take place until 7:30 this evening.

Motorists in West Donegal are being urged to exercise caution due to an oil spillage on the route from Derrybeg, through Bunbeg to Crolly. Donegal County Council is dealing with the incident.

Motorists are advised to take care when driving in the Laghey area today. Heavy rainfall today has resulted in flooding and ponding on the roads in the area. A status yellow weather warning for rain is in in Donegal. Met Éireann is warning of heavy rain with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, which may lead

94 people are waiting on a hospital bed in the North West today. Latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that 52 admitted patients are on a trolley at Letterkenny University Hospital making it the third most overcrowded hospital in the country today. In addition, 42 people are without a bed at

Inishowen is experiencing yet another water outage. In recent weeks, there has been a string of water supply disruptions in the peninsula. Works are ongoing to repair a burst water main in the Burt area and are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon.

Uisce Éireann says it is continuing to work to lift a Boil Water Notice in place in Culdaff. Following a deterioration in the raw water quality, the notice was issued in mid-August to protect the health of approximately 1,300 customers on the Culdaff Public Water Supply. The utility is continuing to monitor the supply and

A former TD has been questioned about allegations of pension fraud. The Irish Independent reports the former politician was arrested over claims he’d continued to claim the state pensions of his parents after they’d died. The paper says the man, who hasn’t held political office for a number of years, was released without charge, and

Mains repair works may cause supply disruption to Glencar Road, Letterkenny and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 5pm. Uisce Eireann recommends that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return.