Climate change now a real issue at local level, says Donegal councillor
A Donegal county councillor says the local authority’s annual drainage budget is not enough to deal with half of the flooding problems within the county. Donegal Municipal District Fine Gael Councillor Barry Sweeney is calling…
Massive increase in visitors to north west amenity areas
There has been a massive increase in the number of people visiting outdoor amenity areas and recreational spots through the north west since the onset of the Covid pandemic. Forests and woodlands have been among…
Warning of scam phone calls purporting to come from Garda headquarters
Gardai in Donegal are repeating a warning to the public in relation to a recent phone scam where the scammer(s) are using official Garda numbers and impersonating members of An Garda Síochána. They say a…
Return of steam engine that pulled last train in Co. Donegal
‘I hear that train a-comin” could well be the catch-cry for Donegal Railway Heritage Centre during the coming weeks as it awaits a very special arrival on October 9th. It’s the return of the steam…
77 waiting for a bed and 32 Covid-19 patients in north west hospitals
The north west is among the worst hit when it comes to those waiting for a bed in Irish hospitals today according to the latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Trolley Watch. A total of…
Call for safe crossing over N4 at Collooney to be part of N17 project
Campaigners for a safe crossing over the N4 in Collooney are calling for a pedestrian bridge to be included in any plans of the proposed N17 Knock to Collooney route. A shortlist of options is…
Mica, pyrite campaigners in NW to pile on the pressure for 100% redress
Politicians throughout the north west are expected to come under increasing pressure in advance of the forthcoming budget as the campaign for 100% redress for owners of homes affected by Mica and pyrite gathers pace.…