Author name: oisinkelly

Storm Ali: Council issue statement regarding road closures

Donegal County Council is receiving numerous calls this morning regarding fallen trees and debris as a result of Storm Ali. Please see below a list of current road closures. This list will be updated throughout the day: Stranorlar Municipal District Road at Tullyrap on N14 between Letterkenny and Lifford reopens Donegal Municipal District Two large

Storm Ali: Council issue statement regarding road closures Read More »

Storm Ali: Thousands of Donegal customers without power

Crews are working to restore power to homes and businesses. Hundreds of customers in the county are currently affected with parts of Moville, Lifford, Newtowncunningham, Letterkenny, Kilcar and Buncrana all affected. The majority of outages are due to fallen trees on overhead lines as a result of high winds. The ESB’s Paul Hand says crews are

Storm Ali: Thousands of Donegal customers without power Read More »

Donegal school transport debacle to be raised during special talks

TDs and Senators from Donegal are to meet with Minister John Halligan today, in a bid to resolve the school transport issue. A large number of students across the county were denied a bus pass ahead of the school term resulting in them having to find alternative transport. In some cases, pupils on concessionary tickets

Donegal school transport debacle to be raised during special talks Read More »

Storm Ali: Fallen trees and power outages reported in Donegal

Thousands of homes and businesses across the country have been left without power due to the Storm Ali which is making its way across the country this morning. Meanwhile Gardai in Letterkenny says there’s a tree down on the Convoy Road just outside Castlefinn, the road is blocked with motorists advised to drive with care.

Storm Ali: Fallen trees and power outages reported in Donegal Read More »

Sinn Féin say Dáil Motion will save Donegal’s Post Offices

  The Government has been heavily criticised over the proposed closures of post offices around the country. Almost 160 post offices have been threatened with closure nationwide after a deal was made between An Post and the Irish Postmasters Union. Sinn Fein has tabled a motion which aims to save rural post offices. The party

Sinn Féin say Dáil Motion will save Donegal’s Post Offices Read More »

Farmers remain in limbo as Britain’s exit from EU fast approaches

  Farmers remain left in limbo as Britain’s exit from the EU fast approaches. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says the agricultural sector faces a period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty. Mr McCrossan says unless Stormont gets up and running again, an unmitigated Brexit will be felt across farms for generations:

Farmers remain in limbo as Britain’s exit from EU fast approaches Read More »

Woman sacked from local specsavers after Manchester terror attack to get compensation

  A County Donegal Specsavers has been ordered to pay €12,000 in compensation to a Muslim woman who was sacked the day after the Manchester terror attack last year. The Workplace Relations Commission found that Letterkenny Specsavers Ltd discriminated against Amina Ferrah on the grounds of religion. Adjudication Officer, Emer O’Shea said she was satisfied

Woman sacked from local specsavers after Manchester terror attack to get compensation Read More »

Deputy Pringle lends support to protestors of Post Office closures

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle lent his support to protestors today in Dublin calling on the Government to reverse the decision to close over 150 post offices across the country, 17 of which are due to close in Donegal. Hundreds of people marched from Trinity College to Leinster House earlier today. Deputy Pringle says the Government’s

Deputy Pringle lends support to protestors of Post Office closures Read More »

SIPTU refutes claims from management at RAP over union activity

SIPTU representatives have dismissed claims made in a statement issued by the management at the Rapid Action Packaging Plant in Gweedore, concerning the conduct of union activity. Union members at the factory are due to conduct a 16-hour work stoppage on Monday in repsonse to the company’s refusal to recognise workers rights to union representation

SIPTU refutes claims from management at RAP over union activity Read More »

Every effort being made to retain postal services in Gortahork

A public meeting has heard that every effort will be made to retain postal services in Gortahork. The well-attended meeting got underway last night in Óstán Loch Altan over the proposed closure of the post office in the village. A number of recommendations were made while two businesses in the locality also indicated that they

Every effort being made to retain postal services in Gortahork Read More »

Vulnerable post offices should be allowed to relocate, says Cllr

A Donegal County Councillor believes every post office threatened with closure should be allowed to relocate into rural shops in a bid to retain the service. There are almost 160 proposed closures nationwide however Cllr Martin McDermott says North Inishowen could be classed as one of the worst affected areas in Donegal. Cllr. McDermott says

Vulnerable post offices should be allowed to relocate, says Cllr Read More »

Psychology post for children in Donegal yet to be filled

  The Health Minister is facing criticism as its revealed that a psychology post for children with disabilities in Donegal remains unfilled, three years after the position was approved. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has received confirmation from the HSE that despite three dedicated posts approved for the service, just one has been filled permanently while

Psychology post for children in Donegal yet to be filled Read More »

Government policy is against rural Ireland – McGarvey

The Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Municipal District believes there is a deliberate Government policy against rural Ireland that is forcing people to settle in urban centres. Councillor Ian McGarvey says while there is said to be an onus on keeping rural communities alive, the closure of post offices and garda stations in rural parts of

Government policy is against rural Ireland – McGarvey Read More »

Damage caused to property and cash stolen during break in in L’Kenny

Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating after a house in the Woodlands area of the town was broken into last evening. It is believed entry was gained to the property via an upstairs window, sometime between 7pm and 9:45pm. A substantial amount of damage was caused to the house while a number of items were stolen

Damage caused to property and cash stolen during break in in L’Kenny Read More »

DCC hasn’t ruled out meeting to discuss presidential candidates

The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says they are open to holding a meeting to discuss a nomination for potential presidential candidates. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail says some Councillors are in favour of nominating a candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The deadline for nominations is September 28th. Councillor O’Domhnail says discussions are ongoing but the

DCC hasn’t ruled out meeting to discuss presidential candidates Read More »

Arranmore Island secures funding to implement Irish Language Plan

Plans to rejuvenate the Irish language on Arranmore Island are progressing following confirmation that the island is to receive funding. €100,000 has been sanctioned to implement an Irish Language plan and to employ a language planning officer on the island. Manager of the Comharchumann on Arranmore and secretary of the Language Steering Committee Noreen Muldowney

Arranmore Island secures funding to implement Irish Language Plan Read More »

LUH one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland today

Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this morning with 33 people awaiting admission. Twelve people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 21 were waiting on wards. The most overcrowded hospital this morning was University Hospital Limerick with 56 people waiting there followed by Cork University Hospital’s

LUH one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland today Read More »