ELECTRICITY supply could be disrupted in the coming days as ESB crews carry out permanent repairs to infrastructure damaged by destructive winds last Friday. These essential repairs follow a challenging weekend for the electricity supplier, which deployed crews and contractors from across the country to Donegal in the aftermath of Storm Amy to restore power […]
‘Substantial’ number of patients to LUH by ambulance
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“A SUBSTANTIAL” number of patients arrived to Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department on Tuesday, the HSE has said. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the HSE said 105 patients were waiting in the hospital’s emergency department, with five ambulances queued up outside. However, we were reliably informed that the number of ambulances waiting was 11. […]
‘Budget does little to ease our struggles’
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Business owners in Letterkenny say cuts to the VAT rate for the hospitality sector announced in the Budget this week will do little to ease the struggles of those already feeling the squeeze. A blanket cut in the VAT rate for restaurants, cafes, catering businesses and hairdressers from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent was announced […]
Funeral takes place today of man who died in storm incident
LETTERKENNY man Tommy Connors will be laid to rest this morning following his tragic passing last week. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at a domestic property during Storm Amy. Advertisement A very well-known and popular member […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy today with patches of light rain
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with isolated drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Angela Callaghan, Burt Francie McAteer, Milford Advertisement Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg Tommy Connors, Letterkenny Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany Angela Callaghan, Burt The death has occurred at her residence of Angela Callaghan (Callaghan’s Motorway […]
Over 2,600 Donegal students to receive Junior Cycle results today
OVER 2,600 students in Donegal are set to receive their Junior Cycle results today. The results, which will be released at 9am, will be made available to schools through the State Examinations Commission Schools Portal, and will then be passed on to students. Students can also access their results online at examinations.ie.
Weather: Cloudy day ahead with occasional showers
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with isolated patches of light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will form in light to moderate winds. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees, coldest inland.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, October 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon Advertisement Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg Tommy Connors, Letterkenny Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal Teresa Gallagher, Glenties Violet Phillips, Bundoran Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy The death has occurred […]
Milford community invited to help shape the future of local events
MILFORD and District Resource Centre (MDRC) is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to play an active role in shaping the town’s event calendar by joining a brand-new Community Events Committee. The committee’s first meeting will be held at MDRC on Monday, October 13 at 7pm, and anyone interested in supporting or organising community […]