Taoiseach to discuss the future of Dunkineely Health Centre with HSE
The Taoiseach has committed to discussing Dunkineely Health Centre with the HSE. The centre has closed after the local GP relocated to Glenties, leaving the local community having to travel elsewhere for the service. It’s also understood that other nearby practices in the likes of Killybegs, Mountcharles and…
Donegal Town development ‘major boost’ for local economy
A Donegal County Councillor says a new development planned for Donegal Town will be a major boost for the local economy. News emerged in recent days that planning permission has been granted for the significant development that includes an 80-bedroom nursing home and 37 holiday chalets. The plans…
Councillor condemns acts of local vandalism in Donegal Town
Acts of mindless vandalism that have taken place in Donegal over the past number of weekends have been condemned by a local councillor. Local Independent Councillor Tom Conaghan says the latest events took place this weekend around the Community Hospital where a number of larger flowerpots were overturned and…
Pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week in Donegal Town
Those aged 60 and over in Donegal looking to receive their second Covid-19 booster vaccines will be able to do so at a pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic this week. The clinic will be based in the Donegal Primary Care Centre in Donegal Town and will be operational on Friday…
Tusla officially opens new office space in Donegal Town
Tusla, The Child and Family Agency has opened a brand-new Primary Care Centre in Donegal Town. The new facility was officially opened yesterday. This new office accommodation caters for Tusla Donegal’s Family Support Service, Fostering Service and children in care support team and its Donegal child protection area team, as…
Donegal Cleary COVID-19 Testing Centre to close
The COVID-19 Testing Centre located at the Cleary Centre in Donegal town is to cease testing from June 17th. The centre opened on September 27th 2020 and since then has carried out an estimated 33,701 swabs. As COVID-19 moves from pandemic to endemic status this means a transition of the…
Donegal Town Gardai urge motorists to slow down near schools
Gardai in Donegal Town are urging motorists to slow down when approaching schools in the area. The call comes after Gardai assisted with traffic calming measures at Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala in the town this morning. A spokesperson called on parents and other motorists to abide by…