Former Sinn Fein TD to hold public meeting about setting up new political party
The former Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibin will hold a public meeting in Donegal this evening in relation to the establishment of a new political party. The meeting will take place in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. Deputy Toibin says his new party is attracting a sizeable of support from…
Man due to appear before Sligo court this evening charged in connection to death of woman in Donegal
The man arrested in relation to the death of a woman in Donegal is due to appear before a Special Sitting of Sligo District Court this evening. 27 year old mother of two, Jasmine McMonagle, was pronounced dead at her home in Forest Park Estate, Killygordon, Co. Donegal yesterday morning.…
Man in his 20’s continues to be questioned in relation to death of woman in Donegal
A man in his 20’s is being questioned by Gardaí in connection to the death of a woman in Donegal. 27 year old mother of two Jasmine McMonagle was pronounced dead yesterday morning at her home in the Forest Park Estate, Killygordon. Gardaí conducted a technical examination of the scene…
Almost 330 elderly people in the north west waiting for homecare funding
Almost 330 elderly people across the north west are waiting for homecare funding. Figures reveal that Donegal has the greatest number of people waiting on the service. Donegal has the highest number of elderly on the waiting list for homecare funding, with 225 people awaiting the vital service. A total…
Donegal Abortion Rights Campaign welcome access to services
The Donegal Abortion Rights Campaign Group is welcoming access to abortion services in Ireland for the first time. Yesterday the services were made available by the Health Service Executive, through GPs or family planning services, and in maternity units and hospitals across the country. Following last year’s referendum and subsequent…
Letterkenny Gardaí seek information in relation to two assaults before Christmas
Gardaí in Letterkenny are looking for any information in relation to two serious assaults before Christmas. They occurred around the Castle Street or Church Lane areas of Letterkenny between 3.30am and 5am on Saturday the 22nd of December. A man in his 20’s and another in his 30’s were seriously…
Funding granted for improvements on N56 route in Donegal
Funding has been granted for a number of road improvements along the N56 route in Donegal. Money has been sanctioned to continue work on three major projects in Mountcharles, Kilmacrennan and Dungloe/Glenties. The Minister for Transport, Shane Ross approved the funding following recommendations from Transport Infrastructure Ireland. It’s expected the…