Mixed reaction to road repair grants for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Donegal TD has cautiously welcomed the recent announcement of over €32m for regional and local roads for Donegal for 2020. Pat the Cope Gallagher says that although the allocation of funds for the repair of these roads are needed, there is a lack of ambition to deal with the…
Ambulance turnaround times need serious improvement – Pat the Cope
Urgent action must be taken to address the huge deterioration of ambulance turnaround times over the past two years in Sligo and Donegal. That’s according to Leas Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher who’s comments come following information released by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson, Stephen Donnelly. An Ambulance turnaround…
Funding for Glenties Playground has been confirmed
The Leas Cheann Comhairle and a Councillor in Donegal have welcomed funding to repair the necessary items at a playground in the Glenties area which was under threat of closure. With mounting repairs works and issues surrounding insurance costs, the local committee that is currently responsible for its upkeep are…
Donegal remembers the late Gay Byrne
The legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne who died yesterday after a long illness, hosted The Late Late Show for 37 years and, being a frequent visitor to Donegal, was considered to be a loyal adopted Dungloe man. Our reporter Emma McGrievy talks to people remembering him this afternoon: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/2019%20News%20Clips/gay%20bynre%20vcr%20emma.mp3