Census figures highlight region’s need for more and better elderly services
The latest Census figures shows there are more older people in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The first official figures from Census 2016 also show Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan to be among six counties with the highest numbers of elderly people living alone. It all means there’s a growing need for…
Census 2016: Only Donegal and Mayo record a drop in population
Donegal is one of two counties in the country that has seen a fall in its population in the last five years. That’s according to the first official report of Census 2016 released today. It also shows that Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan are among six counties with the most elderly…
Donegal undertaker angry over vandalism to ‘wake’ signs
A Donegal undertaker has voiced his anger and disappointment after electronic signs he had hired to ensure the safety of people attending a wake were damaged. Ocean FM News had reported yesterday how batteries were stolen from the signs. The two electronic boards, which flashed a warning with the words…
Gardai seek information after stolen fire engine found near border
A fire engine stolen from a fire station in County Donegal last night was found this morning near the border. The truck was taken last night from Stranorlar Fire Station. It was found this morning at about 8:30 at an entrance to forestry at Monellan Road in Killygordon, about a…
Donegal TD to represent Dail at funeral of Martin McGuinness today
Donegal TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher will represent the Office of Ceann Comhairle and Dail Eireann at the funeral of Mr McGuinness in Derry today. Deputy Gallagher also says the as a mark of respect to the late Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, the national flag will fly at…
Organisers of Mary Boyle march say they need to keep pressure on authorites
The organisers of a march which took place in Dublin yesterday demanding an inquest into the disappearance of Donegal girl Mary Boyle says they need to keep the pressure on. Over one hundred people turned out for the march which travelled from the Garda Ombudsman’s Office to the Department of…
McHugh: Brexit brings concerns and opportunities
A junior minister says the process of Britain leaving the EU will take at least two years, and possibly longer. Donegal Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh says that in the meantime, there will be no changes to our relationship with the UK. But he says Brexit will be closely watched…