DISRUPTION to services at Letterkenny University Hospital as a result of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems is expected to continue for the rest of this week. CANCELLATIONS · All outpatient clinics are cancelled. · All diagnostics including x-ray, CT scans, MRI appointments and cardiac investigations are cancelled. · Endoscopy services are cancelled. […]
Inishowen musician pens anthem for Mica campaign
SINGER David Craig has used his considerable music talents to support the Mica crumbling block campaign. The Inishowen songwriter put pen to paper and came up with the (Crumbling) Homes of Donegal – a take on the classic Irish folk tune ‘The Homes of Donegal’. In it David highlights the plight of those living in […]
Charity for ex-military celebrating 70th anniversary
A charity set up to support Ireland’s military veterans is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel – Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann (ONE) – was founded in 1951 to assist members of the Defence Forces in the aftermath of the Emergency. Since then it has grown to 37 branches with 1,000 members […]
Packaging firm seals multi-million euro deal
A Donegal packaging company has signed a multi-million euro contract with one of Europe’s leading food group processors. ProAmpac – formerly Rapid Action Packaging – has operated out of Gaoth Dobhair Business Park since 1997 and currently employs 200 people there. The firm has signed a contract with C&D Foods, the pet food division of […]
Court contests being listed for May 2022
DEFENDANTS pleading not guilty to charges at Letterkenny District Court will have to wait over a year to have their cases heard. At Monday’s sitting of the local court several contested matters were adjourned into next May. The Courts Service said the backlog was due to Covid restrictions which have severely hampered normal judicial proceedings. […]
Letterkenny hospital impacted by HSE cyber-attack
The Health Service Executive has temporarily shut down its IT system following what it described as a “significant ransomware attack”. The health body said it had taken the precaution of shutting down its systems to further protect them, and to allow it to assess the situation. The issue has hit some services at Letterkenny University […]
‘Our housing problem is supply not affordability’
HOUSING supply is the big problem facing Donegal rather than affordability. That is according to Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn in his reaction to the Affordable Housing Bill 2021 which has been brought before Cabinet. Designed to address house prices across the State, the scheme will see €75 million of Exchequer funds allocated to […]
An Grianán is calling digital artists and illustrators
BE part of Lasta – Ireland’s first arts festival made by young people for young people. One of the feature events of the festival is Illuminate, an online exhibition which will be co-hosted by An Grianán Theatre with the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, and Siamsa Tire in Tralee. There is an overall prize of […]
Indian man says home country’s plight is “devastating”
AN Indian man living in Letterkenny says the images coming out of his country are “heartbreaking” and that he prays the situation there improves. A brutal second wave of the coronavirus has seen India’s official death toll pass the 250,000 mark – although experts believe the actual number may be higher. The country has seen […]
Penney’s to open by appointment from Monday
PENNEYS has confirmed that customers will be allowed back to its Letterkenny store from Monday – but by appointment only. The move comes ahead of a full reopening on May 17. Customers can book an appointment to shop through its online booking system at Primark.com which opened at 10am this morning. Advertisement Penneys CEO Paul […]