Dedicated drugs unit to be established in Donegal
A new dedicated drugs unit that will serve the entire county of Donegal is expected to be up and running by the end of October. The decision was announced at today’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superindendent Aidan Glacken. So far in 2023, 3.6 million euro of…
Forsa Strike action planned for Local Authority offices called off
Today’s industrial action at local authority offices across the North West has been called off. The action, which would also have taken place across the country would have resulted in a 24 hour email ban since midnight. The action has been deferred by the Fórsa trade union, due…
Ballyshannon and Bundoran to feature in new RTÉ drama
A new 6 part TV series filmed in Donegal will go to air on RTÉ next week. “Obituary” written by Ray Lawlor premieres Tuesday on RTÉ One on at 10.15 pm. The series is described as a dark comedy crime drama, and features a local newspaper journalist that is being…
Overcrowding levels in North West’s hospitals remains high
Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to the latest figrues from the INMO, there were 37 people on trolleys there this morning. Sligo University Hospital was the fourth most overcrowded, with the 26 people waiting there bringing the total in the North…
Information events taking place in Donegal regarding Vacant and Derelict Properties
Donegal County Council are hosting a number of information events right across the county regarding the supports available for Vacant and Derelict properties. Grants of up to €84,000 are available to property owners who’s vacant or derelict homes will be their main private property, or will be made available by…
President Higgins leads tributes to Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí
Tributes continue to be paid this morning to the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí. The well know radio broadcaster died at his home in Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal yesterday aged 53. President Michael D Higgins said he was popular and highly respected amongst the…
Local MEP says Agriculture Minister is at fault over failure to proceed Vet School in Donegal
The Minister for Agriculture has been accused of dragging his heels on a new Vet School for the West of Ireland. The path was made clear by the Government for a new Veterinary Medicine programme to be delivered from ATU Donegal in conjunction with ATU Mountbellew in Galway in…