New code of conduct to help campers visiting Donegal this summer
Donegal County Council has launched a new code of conduct to help campers enjoy their visit to Donegal this summer while at the same time protecting the county. This Code has been developed on foot of recommendations from a study commissioned by Donegal County Council in 2021 and has been…
People asked to continue following 5km rule if travelling to regions beaches
If venturing to the regions beaches this weekend, people are being reminded that the 5km travel limit remains in place. The good weather is expected to continue until at least Tuesday and with it a surge in the number of people going to the seaside. Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer with…
Swimming lessons should be mandatory for Schools in the NW
“3,000 people have lost their lives through drowning over the past decade.” That’s according to former green party local election candidate, Leslie O’Hora who is calling for free and mandatory swimming lessons across the North West. Research by Ireland’s Childhood Mortality Register suggests that drowning occurs more commonly with young…
North West holiday goers advised to vaccinate against measles this summer
Holiday goers in the North West are being advised to vaccinate themselves against measles this summer. The advice comes from the HSE following an outbreak of the illness across Europe with over ten thousand people diagnosed to date. Over 30 people have died as a result of the illness on…