Donegal

Mica campaigners doing the work of Government for too long – Diver

A Mica campaigner says homeowners have been doing the work of government ‘for too long’ over the mica scandal. Campaigners have called on the Government to cover the costs of replacing foundations under its remediation scheme. But engineers have denied the claim there could be problems with the foundations for homes hit by mica and …

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Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund grants awarded to three Donegal focused projects

Vhi and the Irish Youth Foundation (IYF) have today announced details of the three projects awarded grants from the Vhi Health and Wellbeing Fund. Non-profit charity organisations who work with young people in Donegal, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Limerick were invited to apply for a share of the €85,000 Fund. The winning organisations impacting …

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New beach wheelchair launched in Bundoran

A new beach wheelchair has been added to Bundoran’s Blue Flag Main Beach this season. The wheelchair which is adapted to suit soft sandy conditions will be available for people with mobility restrictions to enjoy the beach. Bundoran Tourism Officer Shane Smyth says the new wheelchair is welcome addition to the area…  

Covid-19 pop-up vaccination clinics to be held in Dungloe

Two COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics will be held in Dungloe tomorrow and Wednesday. The clinics will be held in Dungloe Community Hospital, Dungloe on Tuesday June 14th and Wednesday June 15th   from 11am to 5.45pm on both days for those aged 12 years and over for Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines.Those 65 years and over …

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Men urged to take action to improve their health during Men’s Health Week 2022

Men are being encouraged to take action and improve their health as Men’s Health Week 2022 (MHW) kicks off today. The theme for MHW 2022 in Ireland is ‘Mission is Possible’, and the call to action is ‘The Action Starts With You’ Focusing on asking everyone (men themselves, service providers and policy makers) to take on realistic and achievable ‘missions’ (tasks, …

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Number of approved planning applications increase

The number of planning permissions granted new dwellings in the first three months of the year is 29 per cent higher than the same time in 2021. Planning permission has been granted for constructions of 217 new dwellings in Donegal during the first quarter of 2022, compared to 154 during the same time in 2021…..

Cardiac services at LUH still under threat – Deputy Mac Lochlainn

Donegal TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has given the news that angiography services will continue at Letterkenny University Hospital a guarded welcome as he believes the overall cardiac services at the hospital are still under threat. Deputy MacLochlainn says the decision to reinstate the angiography services is only a temporary decision and stated that this is …

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Special event held to mark contribution by Defence Forces at Covid vaccine centre

A special Recognition Event was held on Wednesday May 25th to pay tribute to and mark the contribution of the Defence Force members whose assignment to the Letterkenny COVID-19 Vaccination Centre has ended. The Defence Forces from the 28 Infantry Battalion based at Finner Camp, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal have supported the vaccination programme throughout key …

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