Review of Donegal’s outdoor amenities to take place
People are encouraged to submit their views on an Outdoor Recreational Strategy for Donegal; the the first of its kind for the county, Independent Councillor, Niamh Kennedy, says an audit is being carried out on the existing infrastructure and to propose any additional works that may be needed. She says…
8pm closing time has had ‘devastating’ impact on north west hospitality
The chairman of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotel’s Association says the 8pm closing time has had a ‘devastating’ impact on the hospitality sector across the north west. Covid passes for indoor dining and the curfew are set to be scrapped, as NPHET recommends the easing of almost all…
Donegal has the second lowest Covid-19 vaccine uptake nationally
Co. Donegal has the lowest Covid-19 vaccine uptake in the country with an estimated 87.4% of the adult population fully vaccinated. Figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show Sligo and Leitrim are among the highest nationally with 98.5% and 97.7% respectively. 94.6% of the nations population over the age…
At least 12 month wait for BreastCheck screening
There is now at least a year wait for a BreastCheck appointment and there are fears the waiting list will continue to grow unless addressed as a matter of urgency. That’s according to Betty Holmes of Donegal Action for Cancer Care who says as of last October, there were around…
Decrease in road deaths across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2021
The number of people who died in fatal road traffic collisions fell across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2021 compared to 2020 according to the Road Safety Authority. A total of 13 people lost their lives in fatal road traffic collisions in 2020 compared to eight in 2021. There were…
Two people in Hospital following Donegal Crash
Gardaí in Ballyshannon have confirmed that the N 15 between Ballyshannon and Donegal Town remains closed at Laghy this morning following as a serious road traffic collision. The collision between a lorry and a car occurred at Coxton near Laghy on the N15 Northbound, shortly after 4pm yesterday. …
Road closed at Laghy following road traffic collision
Gardaí in Ballyshannon ae advising this evening that the Main road between Ballyshannon and Donegal Town has been closed at Laghy following what is being described as a serious accident. Emergency services are attending the scene and diversions are currently in place and Gardai are advising motorists to proceed…