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Ireland must act to preserve access to clean drinking water, Government warned

Ireland risks losing access to clean drinking water sourced from the island if it fails to act to protect its biodiversity, the Government has been warned. The head of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss outlined the implications of not ...

05 Apr 2023 at 15:10

National News

Sinead O’Connor was a blessed soul, says Imam

Sinead O’Connor has been described as a “blessed soul” by the Imam who helped convert her to Islam. The Grammy-winning singer, who died on Wednesday aged 56, converted to Islam in 2018 – changing her name to Shuhada’ Davitt, later Shuhada ...

28 Jul 2023 at 16:14

Letterkenny/Milford

Dr James McDaid hangs up his stethoscope after 50 years in general practice

Dr James McDaid has retired after 50 years working as a GP. Among those who paid tribute to Dr McDaid was Cllr Ciaran Brogan, who said: "Wishing Dr James Mc Daid good health and happiness as he finishes his last shift in Scally Medical ...

29 Jun 2023 at 19:20

National News

Consultant to scale peaks in 32 counties in fundraising tribute to sister-in-law

A hospital consultant is preparing to climb the highest peak in every county on the island of Ireland in one week in memory of his sister-in-law. Richard Horgan, a Cork-based consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, will take on the ...

25 Jun 2023 at 12:10

National News

Health minister dismisses as ‘soap opera’ suggestions of power struggle

The health minister has dismissed as a “soap opera” suggestions of a power struggle with the most senior civil servant in his department. Stephen Donnelly made clear he set policy direction within the Department of Health as he ...

22 Jun 2023 at 17:30

Letterkenny/Milford

In pictures: Dr James McDaid's contributions celebrated in Letterkenny

The contributions of Dr James McDaid to medicine, sport and politics were celebrated at the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday. Dr McDaid retired as a doctor in June after serving the people of Letterkenny and Donegal ...

20 Jan 2024 at 09:26

Local News

Letterkenny woman to lead €1.2 million ancient woodland project

A Letterkenny woman will lead a major new €1.2 million ancient woodland project. Dr Annaleigh Margey, who is the Head of Department of Humanities at Dundalk Institute of Technology will head up the collaborative project ...

18 Jan 2024 at 08:47

GAA

Donegal comprehensively defeat Monaghan to seal Dr McKenna Cup final place

Donegal cruised to a place in the Dr McKenna Cup final courtesy of a victory over Monaghan at St Mary’s Park in Castleblayney. Monaghan 0-11 Donegal 4-14 A week that started with Jim McGuinness facing a proposed ...

14 Jan 2024 at 15:02

National News

IMO warns that extension of Free GP Card will 'overwhelm' health service

The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has warned that the proposed extension of Free GP Visit cards to an additional 500,000 people will “overwhelm” the health service. The warning was given at the AGM of the ...

15 Apr 2023 at 16:42

Donegallive

Dying patient twice given wrong dosage, inquest hears

A leading nursing home in Donegal has revised its practices following the death of an elderly patient who was given almost ten times her prescribed medication on two occasions. Strict new measures have been ...

09 Feb 2023 at 06:42

National News

Hospital overcrowding is leading to 'avoidable deaths', says IMO president

The continuing pressures of hospital overcrowding and staff shortages is causing avoidable deaths in Irish hospitals, according to the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) president Dr John Cannon. Speaking on ...

13 Apr 2023 at 10:43

National News

Ombudsman hopes children’s unit will ‘lead’ on ending family homelessness

The Children’s Ombudsman has said the Taoiseach’s children’s unit should lead the Government’s attempts to end families in emergency accommodation in the next two years. Latest figures by the Department ...

16 May 2023 at 19:08

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