By Paddy Walsh OVER €1,400 has been raised this week on behalf of the Donegal Hospice as the result of a coffee morning organised by staff at Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny. And with donations still coming in, the figure is expected to rise to close to €2,000. Advertisement Boxer Jason Quigley has thrown his hat into […]
‘Christmas tree’ photograph delivers traffic anger
by Louise Doyle YOU’D be forgiven for thinking this photograph is of a Christmas tree. But far from festive cheer, it is actually a photograph of bumper to bumper traffic captured on the High Road in Letterkenny earlier this week. The photograph, taken by our photographer, Brian McDaid, elicited huge reaction when he shared it online, with […]
Letterkenny to light up for Christmas this Sunday
LETTERKENNY will switch on to Christmas this weekend. Kicking off the festive season in the town, the Christmas lights will be turned on this Sunday, November 24. The popular annual family event will commence at Market Square/Main Street at 6pm. Advertisement This event is always well attended and a great chance for all of the […]
Donegal paramedic sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken at work
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL paramedic who was sexually assaulted and had her jaw broken in separate incidents at work, has called for harsher sentences to be handed down to perpetrators of violent crimes against emergency workers. The frontline worker told the Donegal News she has suffered with panic attacks since her ordeal and had to undergo counselling. Advertisement […]
NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week
by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]
Twenty candidates to battle for five seats in Donegal
NOMINATIONS closed on Saturday for candidates wishing to contest the General Election on November 29. There are 20 candidates for the five seater Donegal constituency. There will definitely be at least one new face representing the constituency in the new Dáil with outgoing deputy Joe McHugh (Fine Gael) not seeking re-election. Advertisement A number of […]
Ukrainian family left feeling distressed after receiving eviction notice
By Dionne Meehan A UKRAINIAN family living in Ramelton are fearing for their future after they received an eviction notice last week. This comes after up to 80 Ukrainian refugees living in the heritage town were asked to vacate their accommodation by December 11. Advertisement As the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end […]
Motorists urged to avoid Lough Salt Road due to poor driving conditions
Motorists have been asked to avoid driving on the Lough Salt Road between Kilmacrennan and Glen. Donegal County Council issued the road alert earlier this morning due to very poor driving conditions on the road.
Donegal County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2024
DONEGAL County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place yesterday evening, Thursday, November 21. The 21st annual awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, sponsored by Orsted, showcasing and celebrating the best of Local […]
Storm Bert to hit Ireland this weekend
THIS weekend, storm Bert will move close to Ireland, displacing the recent cold Arctic air mass. Very strong winds and heavy rain will track north-eastwards over the country tonight and tomorrow morning, Saturday. Storm Bert will continue to dominate through the weekend and into early next week and further weather warnings can be expected.