By Dionne Meehan AN EMERGENCY Tractor Run in Newtowncunningham received overwhelming support at the weekend. The Tractor Run was organised to assist three Newtowncunningham families whose homes were struck by lightning during last month’s Storm Isha. Advertisement From electrical damage to serious structural damage, these families are now left picking up the pieces. With hundreds turning […]
Housing market booming amid services shortage
DEMAND for accommodation in Donegal has never been greater but, when it comes to essential services, estate agents are facing some awkward questions from those wishing to settle in Ireland’s fourth largest county. People relocating here from other parts of the country, and those returning home after living abroad, often struggle to register with a […]
Shortage of GPs in Donegal ‘not a new issue’ – Pringle tells Dáil
INDEPENDENT Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, insists “there is still a long way to go” with respect to addressing the lack of healthcare services in the county, as he supported a motion in Dáil Éireann calling on government to increase GP numbers. Deputy Pringle has welcomed the opening, on Tuesday, of the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital but […]
Charity’s gesture sparks fundraising playathon
A FUNDRAISING playathon is taking place in Maggies Tavern, Carrigans, on Sunday, February 25 to raise funds for the Make a Wish foundation. In 2022, Castlefinn’s Leanne Lynch was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Once crowned Donegal Fleadh champion in piano accordion, Leanne didn’t let her diagnosis stop her from doing what she loved. Advertisement Continuing with […]
‘The worst crisis in our 27 year history’ says hostel manager
BY JEROME HUGHES EMERGENCY accommodation in Letterkenny has reached full capacity with managers claiming the county’s homeless situation has never been so dire. Colmcille Hostel, managed by the St. Vincent de Paul, provides four separate units for single homeless people and six units for homeless families. Advertisement In total, the Letterkenny centre is currently housing […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
HOUSEHOLD recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by Bryson Recycling […]
Donegal woman’s hospital ordeal fuels GP shortage debate
A DONEGAL woman claims she was rushed to hospital after collapsing in her Ballybofey home because she was unable to get a GP appointment. 65-year-old Teresa Gillespie spoke to the Donegal News in a week when the issue of GP shortages was once again raised in Dáil Éireann. She said her family has been registered […]
Donegal to avoid snow at weekend
A SPOKESPERSON from Met Éireann said he wouldn’t have any confidence in Donegal receiving snow this weekend. This comes after much speculation that more wintery weather was on its way. Instead, the spokesperon confirmed that Donegal was set to receive the best of the sunshine in the country this weekend. Advertisement Despite this sunshine, temperatures […]
Scoil Cholmcille scoops prize at FÍS Film Awards 2024
SCOIL CHOLMCILLE has scooped a prize for their ‘Outstanding Achievement’ in filmmaking at the FÍS Film Awards. The FÍS Film Awards is a renowned annual competition for Irish primary school children and their teachers and educates them on the entire movie-making process. Hosted by RTE’s Sinead Kennedy, the event is run by the Institute of […]
Gardaí in Donegal seize drugs worth over €630,000
GARDAÍ in Donegal seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. The drugs were seized during a course of searches at an industrial premises in Donegal Town on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The searches were conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon District at an address in Donegal Town. Advertisement […]