“It’s a good day for Donegal” – Reaction as Donegal to become standalone Garda Division
The vice-chair of the Donegal Joint-Policing Committee has said the fact that Donegal will be a stand-alone Garda division going forward marks “a good day for Donegal”. It’s in response to the news that Donegal will not be amalgamated into a division with Sligo and Leitrim as originally planned. The…
Donegal set to be a stand-alone Garda division
Donegal will now be a stand alone Garda division. The decision was made after a review requested by the Garda Commissioner and as a result, the Garda Senior Leadership Team has decided to re-configure the composition of certain three-county Divisions under the Garda Operating Model. This now means Donegal will…
No reason to delay new Garda station for Sligo
There is no further reason not to proceed with a new state of the art Garda facility in Sligo. That’s according to Councillor Marie Casserly, after it was announced that Donegal will no longer be amalgamated with the Sligo/Leitrim Garda division. Under the previous regime, it was planned that a…
Survey shows demand for Irish Commissioner for Aging and Older People
A recent survey carried out by Active Retirement Ireland hs shown that up to 94% of older people would like to see an Irish Commissioner for Aging and Older People. Among the respondents to the survey were members of Active Retirement associations in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The survey was…
Letterkenny University Hospital the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today
Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to the latest figures released by the INMO, there were 43 people on trolleys there this morning. Sligo University Hospital had 36 people waiting for a bed this morning, making it the fifth most overcrowded, and…
Donegal community groups in line for significant funding boost
Two Donegal community groups have received funding of over €132,000 under the CLÁR programme. Measure 2 of the CLÁR programme sees community groups that provide support for Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport get funding, and forms part of the Government’s five-year policy for rural Ireland, Our Rural Future.…
Dewhirst makes European U20 semi-finals with new PB
Tír Chonaill AC’s Fintan Dewhirst has secured his place in the semi-finals of the 400m hurdles after running a new personal best this morning at the U20 European Athletics Championships in Jerusalem. Dewhirst ran a time of 51.49 to finish third in his heat. The semi final takes place tomorrow…