Sligo University Hospital second most overcrowded facility in the country
Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, there were 40 people on trolleys in Sligo this morning. There were a further 26 waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital today, bringing the total number of people waiting for…
Minister to update national island policy in Donegal today
Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys will on Arranmore Island in County Donegal today to provide the first update in 27 years to the country’s national island policy will be published later. “Our Living Islands” aims to enhance life for islanders, and contains commitments around employment, healthcare and housing. Minister…
Donegal TD praises international cooperation between the Gardaí and other police in arrest of Liam Byrne.
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the arrest of a leading Irish crime figure oversees is as a result of the close work of Gardaí with police in other countries when it comes to tackling criminals: Attempts are underway to extradite Liam Byrne, whose brother David was…
Festival provided valuable boost- local Councillor
A Donegal Councillor says the weekend Rory Gallagher International Festival has provided a valuable boost to the local economy in Ballyshannon. The 2023 running of the event attracted another large audience from here at home and overseas. There were no public order offences to report from over the weekend and…
North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
Five men in Lebanon formally accused of killing Private Sean Rooney
A military tribunal in Lebanon has formally accused five members of Hezbollah with the killing of Private Seán Rooney last December. Of the five men named in a 30 page indictment, only one remains in custody. According to an AFP News report, all five men have been referred to the…
Local TD claims the provision of housing in Donegal is ‘in absolute chaos’.
A Donegal TD has slammed the government for its failure to deliver affordable housing. Speaking in the Dáil Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn described the housing crisis in county Donegal as in “absolute chaos”. With non-affordable housing and defective blocks wreaking havoc in a number of homes, Independent TD…