Appeal over alleged assault in Stranorlar
Gardaí have launched an appeal in relation to an alleged assault of a man in Stranorlar. The incident happened on Main Street yesterday evening at around 8pm. Gardai are appealing to anybody who may have witnessed the incident to contact them in Letterkenny. They are also appealing…
Brandon report claims staff and management were aware of abuse in Donegal facility
Abuse at a HSE-run care facility in Co. Donegal occurred with the full knowledge of staff and management. That’s the key finding of the Brandon report, which examined a number of serious incidents at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, from 2003 to 2016. The resident whose behaviour is the…
Donegal TDs says no reason why report on alleged abuse in HSE-run centre cannot be published
Donegal TDs say there is no reason why the report into alleged sexual abuse at a HSE facility in the county should not be released in full. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty is seeking an urgent meeting with the HSE to raise the concerns of the victims and their families…
Former IT Sligo President appointed as Technological University President
A former IT Sligo president and Donegal professor has been named as the first President of a new technological university. Prof Vincent Cunnane has been named President of Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest by Minister Simon Harris. He is the outgoing Limerick IT president and a native of…
Donegal Doctor says vaccine problems can be sorted
A Donegal GP says the logistical challenges posed by the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can be overcome, and that rollout to over 70s in GP clinics could start next week. Both vaccines have been recommended for use in the elderly instead of the AstraZeneca dose because of better efficacy.…
GP urges Donegal residents to stay within the County
A Donegal GP has issued fresh calls urging people to stay within their own counties in an attempt to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Denis McCauley says it is vital people follow this advice particularly in border areas like Donegal. The calls were made as the Deputy…
Sewerage works in Ballybofey/Stranorlar and Buncrana
Irish Water says it is going ahead with plans to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in two areas in Donegal, Buncrana and the twin towns of Ballybofey-Stranorlar Irish Water says it will shortly submit planning applications to Donegal County Council for upgrades to two separate wastewater treatment schemes in the county.…