by Chris Ashmore A new forum is being proposed to discuss starting and finishing times for people working with Letterkenny’s biggest employers, and also for those attending places of education, with a view to seeing if changes could help in alleviating some of the town’s chronic traffic problems. The forum is the brainchild of the […]
Cruise ships could soon be destined for Rathmullan
By Chris Ashmore RATHMULLAN could be lining itself up to get a slice of the massive European cruise business which is worth more than €1.7 billion annually. Last year a major €4.6 million refurbishment project was completed at the pier at the seaside village and Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit is now actively promoting the […]
Revealed: Donegal HSE data breaches in 2025
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PATIENT notes were misfiled twice in a third party file in the maternity department of Letterkenny University Hospital. The incidents were two of 33 data breaches recorded by the HSE in Donegal in 2025. The Information was released to the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act. Advertisement Of the data breaches, ten related to LUH, while 12 […]
Minister McConalogue to spend St Patrick’s Day in Thailand
DONEGAL Minister of State Charlie McConalogue is heading to Southeast Asia for St Patrick’s Day with plans to visit Thailand and Vietnam during his ten-day long trip. Minister McConalogue will undertake a programme of engagements across Thailand and Vietnam as part of the Government’s St. Patrick’s Day outreach in Southeast Asia. His trip begins today […]
MET Éireann issues snow and ice warning for Donegal
A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Donegal. The warning issued by MET Éireann comes into effect from 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow, Friday, morning. The forecaster has warned that showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. This could lead to […]
In pictures: Come from Away delights at An Grianán
THERE’S been a wonderful reaction among audiences attending the first few performances of the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ which has been brought to the stage in An Grianán Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society. And perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the production has gone down a treat. After all, there is plenty of […]
Calls for Irish language support ahead of social housing rollout
CATHAOIRLEACH of Coiste na Gaeilge, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, has raised concerns over the lack of support available to potential occupants of new social housing developments, with up to 85 per cent required to speak Irish proficiently. This condition is part of the County’s Development Plan, which imposes a language requirement on any […]
Man became abusive to Letterkenny University Hospital staff following treatment
A MAN became abusive to staff at Letterkenny University Hospital following treatment. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week how gardaí were called to Letterkenny University Hospital on March 2 of this year after receiving a report of a man causing a disturbance. Mohammed Moushraqui, (30), 4 Fairleigh House, High Road, Letterkenny, was was drunk […]
Three Mayor receptions planned for Letterkenny
by Chris Ashmore WELL known local businessman Ben Sweeney, and consultant surgeon Dr Michael Sugrue are both set to be honoured at a Mayor’s reception in Letterkenny in the coming months. This week, councillors backed a proposal from the Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr Ciaran Brogan, to host the receptions. Advertisement Ben Sweeney is one of […]
‘Sickened’ with illegal parking in disabled bays – Cllr
A LETTERKENNY councillor who is fed up with able-bodied motorists parking in disabled parking spaces says that he is going to slap stickers on their car windows. The claim was made by Cllr Tómas Seán Devine during a discussion at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council about disabled parking spaces and making sure […]