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…
Letterkenny University Hospital the second busiest hospital in Ireland today
Letterkenny University Hospital is the second busiest hospital in Ireland today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, there were 37 people on trollies there this morning, with 28 of those in the Emergency Department. Hospitals in the North West continue to appear in the top three most overcrowded…
Water quality causing concern at St John’s Point beach
There are urgent calls for a full investigation into concerns raised about the water at St John’s Point beach in south Donegal. It’s been reported that people swimming there have been suffering from itchy skin while local fishermen have claimed that there has been a significant reduction in sea life.…
Donegal citizens far and wide encouraged to celebrate Love Donegal Day
People from Donegal all over the world are being encouraged to support Love Donegal Day today. This year is the second celebration of the event, after the inaugural celebration took place last year. Anyone with a connection to Donegal can share their love for Tír Chonaill by posting photos on…
Local authorities urged to find solution to end ongoing industrial action
Calls continue for all local representatives in Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal to put pressure on the relevant bodies to address the retention and recruitment crisis in the local authority. The call comes as local authority continue indefinite industrial action. Employees, who are represented by the Forsa trade union, are refusing…
North West’s hospitals remain severely overcrowded
The North West’s two main hospitals are among the top five most overcrowded in the country today. According to today’s figures from the INMO, there were 36 people waiting for a bed at Sligo University Hospital. A further 31 were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital, bringing the total in the…