Awards for Extraordinary Nurses and Midwives in Letterkenny University Hospital
THREE outstanding nurses/midwives from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the meaningful difference they make in the their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital last week Ann Browne, Ann McLaughlin and Brenda Sandilands were chosen to receive a “DAISY Award” after being nominated by co-workers and patients. The DAISY award is […]
Workload pressures leading to blood test delays
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged of significant delays in processing blood tests at Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes after Donegal GPs have been informed of backlogs. Advertisement Sinn Féin election candidate for the Donegal LEA, Linda Boyle, said she has been made aware that the lab in LUH that processes blood tests has informed GPs of […]
Charlie Bird dies following battle with motor neurone disease
FORMER broadcaster, journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74. Mr Bird was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021. His death was confirmed in a statement to RTÉ on Tuesday.
Investigations on-going into cause of fire at popular Castlefinn bar
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire which occurred at the commercial premises yesterday, Sunday, March 10 at approximately 6pm. Advertisement Upon arrival, fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene […]
Woman fined €150 in court for theft of €6 drinks
A Bundoran woman who stole a bottle of Club Orange and two cans of Red Bull was convicted and fined €150 when her case came before Letterkenny District Court last week. Julieann Ward (27) of 36 Stracomer View admitted taking the drinks, valued at €6, without paying, from the Dry Arch filling station shop in […]
Man who fell asleep in Letterkenny hospital is fined
A RATHMULLAN man was convicted and fined €100 when his case came before the District Court in Letterkenny last week. Oliver Shovlin (44) of Clondallow admitted being intoxicated at Letterkenny University Hospital on February 29. He was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and the court heard he was compliant at all times. Advertisement Solicitor for […]
Four drug-driving arrests in two days
LETTERKENNY Roads Policing Unit arrested four drivers at the weekend. The arrests were made on Friday and Saturday, prompting gardaí to issue a stark warning after the high number of arrests in a short period of time. One driver tested positive for cocaine and the other tested positive for cannabis on Friday. Advertisement Two drug-driving arrests […]
Politicians reflect on resounding No-No vote
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S government and opposition politicians are being accused of running scared after they failed to attend the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday to witness the counting of votes in the duel referendums. Aontú’s Mary T Sweeney, who campaigned for a No-No result, says her delegation remained present throughout the day as a sign […]