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Bundoran’s new beach accessible wheelchair 'fantastic' but issues remain

While the new specially adopted beach wheelchair at Bundoran’s main strand have been praised as "fantastic", a number of ancillary challenges have been raised by two local south Donegal councillors. Cllr Michael McMahon said that in warmly welcoming ...

13 Aug 2022 at 15:34

Local News

Climbers told to stay off Errigal for five days

Access to Donegal's highest mountain (2,464-feet/751m)) will be closed for the next five days. Major works are being undertaken by McGowan Environmental Engineering Ltd. on the ‘Sustainable Access & Habitat Restoration Project’ at Errigal Mountain ...

23 May 2022 at 22:23

Business

Apple set to introduce new accessibility tools later this year

Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those with disabilities, including a door detection tool which uses sensors in an iPhone or iPad to help those with sight problems find their way when arriving at a new ...

17 May 2022 at 15:51

Local News

Outrage over 'Green' minister's decision to renew gold and silver prospecting licences

Grassroots campaign group, ‘Save Inis Eoghain from Gold Mining,’ has reacted with outrage to the decision by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Gren Party leader, Eamon Ryan, to renew the licence of Connemara Mining Co ...

03 Apr 2022 at 17:53

National News

King Charles III praises late Queen as he is formally proclaimed the new British monarch

King Charles III paid tribute to the reign of the late Queen, “unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion”, as he was formally declared the UK's new monarch. During a poignant and sombre meeting of the Accession Council, ...

10 Sept 2022 at 13:15

National News

Foster care leavers made priority group in access plan for third-level education

Activists have welcomed the inclusion of care leavers and the Roma community in the Irish Government’s fourth plan to improve and monitor people’s equity of access to third-level education. The plan, launched at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman ...

31 Aug 2022 at 19:23

Local News

Donegal woman's anger at being abandoned on train - 'They don't care about people with disabilities'

A Donegal woman who uses a wheelchair is angry and upset after being left sitting on a train in Dublin’s Connolly Station, unable to disembark. This was despite her having booked the required assistance in advance. Vicky Matthew from ...

03 Nov 2021 at 19:35

Local News

Donegal Cathaoirleach delighted by positive response to #MakeWayDay21

The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) released their online tool for the public to test and measure how accessible their local area is for those with a disability as part of #MakeWayDay21, last Friday. Commenting on the ...

30 Sept 2021 at 12:30

National News

National: Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:12

Local News

Minster Charlie McConalogue insists the use of cash 'must be protected'

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue insists the continued use of cash is a necessity. The Access to Cash Bill, brought before cabinet this week by the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath,...

25 Jan 2024 at 09:45

South Donegal

Slieve League voted the sixth-best hiking trail in Ireland

The Irish Independent has revealed the Reader Travel Awards 2024 and Slieve League was listed in the ‘Top 10 Trails for 2024’. Slieve League which is considered the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe placed sixth ...

26 Jan 2024 at 14:36

National News

National: Tipperary mum furious as Irish Ferries charters non-wheelchair accessible boat

A local mother is calling on Irish Ferries to look after their disabled customers after the company chartered a non-wheelchair accessible boat for a popular route. Olivia Hassett has stated she is “very upset” ...

27 Feb 2024 at 18:10

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