Gardai across Donegal have reminded the public that they are only a phonecall away. More and more people are finding…
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Breaking: Elderly Donegal couple beaten and robbed during burglary
by Staff Writer 5 years agoAn elderly couple were hospitalised after they were beaten during an attempted burglary at their home on the outskirts of…
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ALONE has announced the launch of a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or…
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The Shared Living Scheme Donegal is where the HSE places an older person in the care of an approved host…
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Scammers nabbed after mistakingly calling Ballybofey Garda Station!
by admin 5 years agoInternet scammers have been caught after mistakingly calling a Co Donegal Garda station. The hoaxers called Ballybofey Garda station this…
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Age is just a number! Home Instead celebrates aging with special event
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoWith a population of 20,000 people aged over 65 in Donegal, Home Instead Senior Care Donegal are celebrating the life…
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Donegal’s elderly not getting dignified care they deserve – Cllr Glackin
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoDonegal County Council is seeking an urgent meeting with the HSE to demand an increase in home help/care hours in…
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Communities encouraged to spend time with older neighbours during festive period
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoPeople are being encouraged to spend time with their elderly neighbours this winter, and to ensure that they have enough…
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Former Donegal Garda says thugs must work with victims after release
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA well-known former Donegal Garda Sergeant has called for legislation to force people who commit crimes against the elderly to…
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Health Warning: Avoid the flu and get the vaccine this winter!
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoWith October now upon us the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has today issued a reminder to people, especially those in…
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Figures released by Social Justice Ireland today have revealed that there will be nearly one million people over the age…
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“FINE GAEL WANTS IRELAND TO BE THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD TO GROW OLD IN” – MCHUGH
by Stephen Maguire 9 years agoGENERAL ELECTION: Fine Gael Minister Joe McHugh has highlighted Fine Gael’s plans to support older people in Donegal and ensure…
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The 73-year-old man being treated Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital was stabbed in his own home where he lived alone, Donegal Daily has…
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ELECTIONS 2014: GOVT TO FEEL ANGER OF ELDERLY IN LOCAL ELECTIONS – McDAID
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoFianna Fáil local election candidate for Letterkenny James Pat McDaid says the elderly people of Donegal have an opportunity to…
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MAN WHO SPARKED FIGHTBACK AGAINST BURGLARS SAYS CAMPAIGN GOES ON
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoThe man who sparked a fightback against burglars in Donegal has said he hopes the campaign will continue to grow…
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GALLIGAN TO RAISE ATTACKS ON ELDERLY WITH MINISTER BURTON
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoLocal Labour candidate, Christy Galligan, will raise the recent problem of attacks on elderly people in Donegal with Minister for…
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DONEGAL’S Garda Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Paul Wallace has asked the elderly to have emergency numbers at hand in light…
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FREEZE TO CONTINUE BUT DONEGAL TO ESCAPE ANY HEAVY SNOWFALL
by Stephen Maguire 12 years agoDonegal is to escape the worst of Ireland’s freezing conditions. Although there have been some flurries of light snow across…