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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 years agoDonegal is to escape the worst of Ireland’s freezing conditions. Although there have been some flurries of light snow across…