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People asked to be prepared for power cuts in Glenties Municipal District area

People are being urged to be prepared for power outages in the Glenties Municipal District, this evening. Power was off for a short period in an area outside Falcarragh earlier today. Independent Councillor Michael McClafferty said it is important ...

26 Dec 2023 at 17:31

Local News

‘Give a Helping Hand’ with ALONE this Christmas

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, launched their Christmas campaign on Friday, which encourages members of the public to give a helping hand to older friends, neighbours and relatives who may be struggling this ...

02 Dec 2020 at 12:30

Local News

Donegal receives €3.4m funding to support independent living

Donegal has received over €3.4m in funding to support independent living for elderly and disabled People. The allocation will provide Housing Adaptation Grants representing a 35% increase in comparison to last year. Housing Adaptation Grants ...

30 May 2024 at 17:09

Local News

ALONE welcomes the intricacies of six-month Resilience Recovery plan

ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has welcomed the medium-term approach to COVID-19 as outlined by the Government yesterday. Currently the whole country is at a Level 2 status, with the exception of Dublin which has ...

16 Sept 2020 at 12:35

National News

Be winter ready: How elderly people can prepare for the winter season ahead

The winter season can be a daunting time for elderly people particularly when there is bad weather forecasted. It is vital to ensure the older generation is prepared for the weather ahead. Home Instead is provider of home care ...

30 Nov 2021 at 11:52

Local News

Huge welcome for changes to nursing home visiting guidelines which come into effect today

Nursing home residents are now allowed up to one visitor per week. The last nine months have been a challenging, lonely and anxious time for nursing home residents and their loved ones. This change to New Health Protection ...

07 Dec 2020 at 11:57

Local News

ALONE raises concerns regarding access to safe public transport for older Donegal people

ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, has highlighted the significant lack of accessible and safe transport available to older people in Donegal and elsewhere amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ALONE has received ...

06 Jul 2020 at 19:15

Local News

Elderly man ‘badly assaulted’ following a ‘very dangerous’ incident in Donegal

Gardaí are appealing for public assistance following a ‘very dangerous’ incident in Castlefin. Allegedly, a number of assaults occurred, an elderly man was ‘badly assaulted’ and vehicles were damaged. The incidents of ...

04 Jun 2024 at 12:10

Local News

Elderly and young will suffer if banks force a cashless society says councillor

Fears that banks have relentlessly pushed to create a society unburdened by cash, and where digital and card payments reign could soon become a reality. That's according to Cllr Micheál Naughton. He has warned the ...

28 Sept 2022 at 22:15

National News

Croke Park named first age-friendly stadium in the world by WHO

Croke Park has been formally recognised as the first age-friendly stadium in the world by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The honour comes following renovations at the stadium to ensure older people can ...

07 Apr 2022 at 17:35

National News

Residential supports for older people need to increase 60% by 2040 – research

The number of long-term residential care beds and home supports for older people will need to increase by at least 60% by 2040, according to research. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) found ...

30 Jun 2025 at 00:01

National News

Campaign for better funding for nursing homes launched nationwide

A campaign for better funding to support private and voluntary nursing homes has been launched nationwide. The billboard campaign got under way outside Leinster House in Dublin as well as in Wicklow and ...

09 Oct 2024 at 16:43

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