Shane Ó Curraighín

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Northwest Correspondent at RTÉ

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Public views sought on policing priorities

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

The new oversight body for An Garda Síochána - the Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is encouraging people to contribute to a public consultation that will help determine policing priorities in the future. Chairperson of the PCSA Elaine Byrne said the determination of policing priorities for An Garda Síochána is an important element of the PCSA's work.
PCSA holds public consultation in Co Leitrim

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) brought community organisations, support agencies and local authorities together in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim as part of its public consultation on policing priorities. Helen Hall, CEO of PCSA, told RTÉ News the consultation will allow the public to have their say on policing priorities. "We establish the priorities for An Garda Síochána and we're asking the public to have their say. Resources are limited in everything in life.
Fire devastates iconic Donegal tourist attraction

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

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. Gardaí and fire services attended the scene of the blaze at Doagh Famine Village about 4pm yesterday evening. No one was injured in the incident and foul play is not suspected. The Doagh Famine Village tells the story of an Irish family living through famine times up until the present day.
Fire devastates iconic Donegal tourist attraction

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

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Large crowds attend Letterkenny protests

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

More than one thousand 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. The 'Letterkenny Peaceful Assembly/Protest Against Illegal Immigration' started at the lower end of Port Road and concluded at Market Square. Many people who took part in the march waved Irish flags and some Donegal flags.
Sligo orthopaedic theatre 'not fit for purpose'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

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. Numerous water leakages in recent years have disrupted the provision of orthopaedic surgery at the hospital. Most recently, during heavy rainfall on 18 April, a leakage in the orthopaedic theatre's roof forced management to close the facility for eight days for cleaning and air sampling.
Sligo orthopaedic theatre 'not fit for purpose'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

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. Numerous water leakages in recent years have disrupted the provision of orthopaedic surgery at the hospital. Most recently, during heavy rainfall on 18 April, a leakage in the orthopaedic theatre's roof forced management to close the facility for eight days for cleaning and air sampling.
Sligo Orthopaedic Theatre "not fit for purpose"

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

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Gardaí rule out foul play in Donegal church fire

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Gardaí have confirmed a fire that destroyed a Catholic church in Co Donegal was not started deliberately. A fire destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga in Gaoth Dobhair in the early hours of Easter Monday morning.
Investigation after man's body found in Co Donegal

1 month ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Killybegs, Co Donegal. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a house on Harbour View Drive at about 12:20pm this afternoon. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. His body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for forensic examination.