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Killybegs Coast Guard tasked following sighting of red flare

Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked following a report of a red flare sighting. Fortunately on this occasion, it turned out to be a fasle alarm. A spokesperson said: "Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked last [Saturday] night at 10.48pm to a report of a ...

14 Aug 2022 at 12:44

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Child found unconscious in Co Clare residence taken to hospital in critical condition

A female child is in hospital in critical condition after being discovered unconscious at a residence in Co Clare. Gardaí and emergency services made the discovery shortly before 8am this morning (Tuesday September 27) at a residence in ...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:37

Local News

Almost 100 people placed in emergency accommodation in Donegal this year

Ninety-seven people have been placed in emergency accommodation by Donegal County Council this year to date. Figures released by Donegal County Council show there were 18 “clients” placed in emergency accommodation in the Donegal ...

30 Sept 2022 at 13:55

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Traffic blocks emergency services

Traffic chaos at one of Donegal's busiest junctions between Mill Brae and McClay's Corner in Stranorlar left three members of the local fire brigade stuck in their cars while trying to make their way to attend a crash on ...

03 Aug 2022 at 22:15

National News

'Bleak winter' warning as emergency wait times and hospital numbers grow

Close to 25,000 people had to wait longer than 24 hours in an emergency department (ED) in the first five months of the year, latest figures show. Figures also show that out of that number, 8,204 were aged over 75. ...

02 Aug 2022 at 18:14

National News

Urgent action sought as over 100 people attend hospital emergency department in one night

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has sought urgent action after there were over 100 patients in the Emergency Department of one hospital on Monday night, with one patient waiting for 68 hours ...

24 May 2022 at 11:23

Local News

Significant disruption is expected at Letterkenny UH on Tuesday

The HSE is warning of significant disruption and service delays in hospitals, including Letterkenny University Hospital, on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, between 8am-8pm, due to the planned industrial ...

23 May 2022 at 23:00

National News

Hauliers to get €100 per week in emergency support scheme to tackle rising fuel costs

A new emergency scheme to help hauliers address increased costs and high fuel prices will provide €100 for every heavy goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes, it has been confirmed. Minister Eamon Ryan and ...

11 Mar 2022 at 17:00

National News

'Troubling' record numbers attend emergency departments in past week

A record number of people attended hospital emergency departments (EDs) in the last week, it has been confirmed. Dr Colm Henry, the Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer said that ...

10 Mar 2022 at 11:44

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Fire, floods, power cuts and high winds - busy night for emergency services in Donegal Town

Donegal Town remains on high alert as it suffers the effects of the third storm to hit the north west in four days. Close to 800 homes were without power earlier on Sunday evening. While ...

20 Feb 2022 at 23:52

National News

High number of emergency medical staff facing burnout due to increased Covid workload

Almost two thirds of emergency medical staff are showing signs of burnout, with the Covid-19 pandemic causing a prolonged increase in workload and stress among specialists in many ...

27 May 2022 at 13:58

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Major disruption to Emergency Department services expected next week due to strike

Significant disruption to Emergency Department (ED) services is expected next week due to a HSE strike over long-standing pay and career development issues. That's according to ...

13 May 2022 at 18:59

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