HSE confirms south Donegal respite services resume on a phased basis
The HSE has confirmed that respite services at Seaview House on the Mountcharles road in Donegal have resumed on a phased basis this week. In a statement to Ocean FM today, the HSE says staff shortages due to illness, leave and retirement forced them to scale back the service in…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Football Aodh Ruadh were richly merited 3-14 to 3-8 victors against fellow division 3 graduates Buncrana in Father Tierney Park on Sunday. The Scarvey men gave the hosts a right game of it in the first half, however James O’Donnell’s men landed 2-7 in the second half and restricted Buncrana…
Parents to hold protest in Ballyshannon over respite services
Parents in south Donegal are holding a protest calling for the reinstatement of respite services tomorrow, Tuesday. Parents of children with disabilities in the area are concerned following the closure of the Seaview Respite Service in recent weeks. Ocean FM is awaiting a response from the HSE on the matter.…
Rory Gallagher Fest a major economic boost
The Rory Gallagher Festival which starts in Ballyshannon this Thursday and continues over the bank holiday weekend, is a major musical and cultural event in the North West And for rock music lovers, especially fans of Rory Gallagher and his music, it’s the highlight of their year. But the festival…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Club Meeting The monthly club executive meeting takes place this Thursday, 25th May at 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend. Football Well done to Peter Boyle, Eamonn McGrath and the Donegal seniors on a comfortable Ulster Championship victory over Antrim. Hard luck to…
Update: Road closed following accident on N15
The main Donegal Town to Ballyshannon road remains closed this evening following an accident which took place close to Ballintra this afternoon. It is believed that two people have been taken to Sligo University Hospital after a car and a lorry collided close to the Ballintra/Rossnowlagh crossroads. Gardaí are currently…
Focus on garda stations in Ballyshannon, Sligo and Tubbercurry
In the North West, work is being carried out on one garda station, possible new sites are being reviewed for another, and a new building — or, at least, an extension — is being sought for a third. The Office of Public Works, which is responsible for providing garda station…