Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Salon professionals were given training and guidance on recognising the warning signs of domestic violence and coercive control

Training to help salon workers identify signs of abuse

A new training initiative in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, aims to help salon professionals identify signs of abuse and addiction, and appropriately signpost people to support services.

Ulster • 19 May

The Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognised environmental awards and one of the most prestigious accolades in eco-tourism

Record 89 beaches, ten marinas awarded Blue Flag

A record number of beaches and marinas have been awarded a Blue Flag this year; 89 beaches and ten marinas obtained the coveted accolade - five more than last year.

Ireland • 16 May

Fórsa's Health and Welfare Divisional Conference is being held in Co Donegal

Health workers ready to 'engage' over seven-day services

Health workers say they are 'ready and waiting' to hear proposals from the HSE and the Department of Health on the provision of health services over a seven-day week.

Health • 15 May

Danielle McLaughlin had only been in India for two weeks when she was murdered in 2017

Family of Danielle McLaughlin welcome inquest decision

The family of Danielle McLaughlin, a 28-year-old Co Donegal woman who was murdered in India eight years ago, have welcomed the fact that an inquest into her death is to take place.

Ireland • 15 May

The role of the PCSA is to independently oversee and assess the performance of An Garda Síochána in relation to policing services

PCSA holds public consultation in Co Leitrim

The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) brought community organisations, support agencies and local authorities together in Carrick on Shannon as part of its public consultation on policing priorities.

Ireland • 08 May

The fire broke out at the Doagh Famine Village about 4pm yesterday

Fire devastates iconic Donegal tourist attraction

A fire has destroyed two thirds of the iconic Doagh Famine Village on the Inishowen peninsula, one of the north west's most famous tourist attractions.

Ireland • 05 May

The gatherings for both protests appeared to pass without incident or confrontation

Crowds attend protest and counter protest in Letterkenny

More than 1,000 people are estimated to have attended a protest in Letterkenny in Co Donegal which organisers said was about countering illegal immigration while several hundred people took part in a counter protest near the same location.

Ulster • 03 May

A number of Orthopaedic Consultants at Sligo University Hospital say the theatre has suffered multiple water leakages

Sligo orthopaedic theatre 'not fit for purpose'

Orthopaedic consultants at Sligo University Hospital say the hospital's orthopaedic operating theatre is no longer fit for purpose and patient safety is being compromised.

Connacht • 02 May

The average waiting time for a driving test has increased from six weeks to 24 weeks over the past five years

RSA not fit for purpose amid driving test delays - IRHA

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called for "a root and branch review" of the Road Safety Authority and the organisation's operation of the driving test system, as the average waiting time for a driving test has increased from six weeks to 24 weeks over the past five years.

Ireland • 30 Apr

Teach Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga in Gaoth Dobhair was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of Easter Monday morning (Photo: Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh)

Gardaí rule out foul play in Donegal church fire

Gardaí have confirmed a fire that destroyed a Catholic church in Co Donegal was not started deliberately.

Ulster • 29 Apr