By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man in his 50s following an incident in Letterkenny on Sunday night. The incident happened outside a premises on Main Street shortly after 9pm. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that the man was transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital, where his condition is understood to […]
‘Our thoughts are with Fr Brian and his parishioners’ – Pat ‘the Cope’
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By Diarmaid Doherty Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher said the thoughts of the community are with parish priest Fr Brian O Fearraigh and his parishioners following last night’s devastating fire at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. The overnight fire destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire despite the efforts of fire crews who battled the blaze for several hours […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, April 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elsie McGlinchey, Convoy Annie Ferry, Loughanure Advertisement Josephine Boyle, Ballindrait and formerly Letterkenny Winston Catterson, Bangor and formerly Donegal William Kelly, Kilmacrennan James Coyle, Derry and formerly Burnfoot Nellie Gallagher, Tirargus, Churchill James Logue, Downings Elsie McGlinchey, Convoy The peaceful death has occurred of Elsie McGlinchey, […]
Garda investigation launched after discovery of man’s body in Donegal
Gardaí in Donegal say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Killybegs this afternoon. At approximately 12:20pm today (Sunday), Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, April 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Ethna Harrison, Rathmullan Damien Walsh, Mountcharles Eileen McGonigle, Clonmany Angela Cunningham, Carrick Cormac McMonagle, Cloghan Bernadette Hannon, Ballyshannon and Sligo Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of […]
Three nursing staff members at LUH honoured with special awards
Three outstanding staff from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital today, Nollaig Simms, Aimee Lynch and Ciaran Callaghan were chosen to receive a DAISY Award after being nominated by co-workers and patients. Following the resounding success of the DAISY […]
Family of Ronan Wilson say they are ‘devastated’ at court ruling
THE family of Ronan Wilson have said they are “devastated” following today’s sentence hearing at Donegal Circuit Court. The nine year old boy was killed when he was knocked down in a hit and run incident while on a family day out in Bundoran. Today Sergee Kelly, with an address at Upper Mullaghmore, was sentenced […]
Covid and Norovirus outbreaks at LUH and Emergency Dept extremely busy
The HSE say the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy this evening with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Over the last three days 411 people attended the Emergency Department in LUH. Currently there are 99 people in the ED […]
SCÁLA business programme now open for applications
SCÁLA, the accelerator programme from Local Enterprise Office Donegal, is now open for applications. Scála is targeted at high-potential start-ups and business expansions in the county. This exciting programme is unique to Donegal and is built by investors for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for entrepreneurs and senior managers of businesses with the potential to scale […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, March 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Danny Gallagher, Downings Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna, Ranafast Advertisement Mary Ellen Caughlin, Ballyshannon Paul Duffy, Bunbeg William Morrison, Carndonagh Cecilia McGonagle, Moville Eunice Toland, Clonmany Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless Patrick McCabe, Glenties Danny Gallagher, Downings The sudden death has taken place of Danny Gallagher, the Glebe, Downings. Deeply […]