A DONEGAL TD has highlighted issues with the Cross-Border Directive Scheme for Donegal constituents availing of dental treatments. Deputy Charles Ward said that many children in Donegal are forced to go across the border to access essential dental treatment. “This is not for cosmetic procedures, Minister, but for essential treatments, and many families are not […]
Car owners urged to step up security
GARDAÍ are calling on all car owners to step up security measures in the wake of two break-ins last weekend. A car had been parked in the car park at Dunree beach on Saturday, July 12 between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. Advertisement […]
Green light for Milford nursing home extension
by Louise Doyle A NURSING home in Milford has been given the green light for a two-storey extension. Proposals were lodged with Donegal County Council in December 2024 by applicant Philip O’Donnell on behalf of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill for the extension to provide an additional 25 en-suite bedrooms with ancillary spaces. Advertisement The proposed plans further […]
Attacks on Letterkenny University Hospital nurses revealed
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said ensuring the safety of employees is their top priority, as we can reveal there were 175 reported attacks on nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital in under three years. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that as of July 15 this year, there […]
Weather: Wet start to the day
RAINY conditions are expected this morning, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. The rain will ease later this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear early, leaving clear spells and isolated showers. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light to northwest winds. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, July 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Bridget Murphy Gurrie, Buncrana Advertisement Hugh J Holmes, Redcastle and Manor Hughie Boyle, Creeslough Charlie McGinty, Barnesmore Gavin Burke, Newtowncunningham Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Condy Campbell, Glenties Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing […]
EXCLUSIVE: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]
Dunfanaghy swimmers launch their ‘Dippers Den’
by Evelyn Cullen THE sun was splitting the rocks last Friday morning as local swimming club, Dunfanaghy Dippers, officially opened their new changing shelter, which they have hailed the ‘Dippers Den’. But whether the sun is shining or it’s raining from the high heavens doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to this hardy bunch, who swim […]
Exhibition pays tribute to the untold stories of those who emigrated to Scotland
By Róise Collins A SCOTTISH accent is not unfamiliar in any corner of the county, but last Friday evening, they were out in force at Donegal County Museum for the launch of a major exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland. Few families in Donegal were spared the heartache of emigration. […]
Parenting: Labubus – the latest toy craze that’s taking the world by storm
Most of us will remember a coveted, collectible toy that whipped us into a frenzy when we were young. It might have been Cabbage Patch Kids, Polly Pockets, Beanie Babies, Furbys or more recently LOL dolls and Squishmallows. Toy crazes are nothing new. For me, it was Trolls. I was far from deprived as a […]