By Diarmaid Doherty Letterkenny man Jason Black took to the water yesterday morning to start his latest gruelling challenge which will see him row 5,000kms across the Atlantic Ocean. The 52-year-old endurance athlete is part of a unique fundraiser in which he hopes to row across the ocean from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to […]
Have you seen Mango?
Have you seen Mango? Mango is a 14-year-old female Collie who is missing from Glassagh Lower, Donegal. Mango went missing on December 3. When she went missing she was wearing a red collar with a black plastic clip and a metal hoop on it. If you have seen Mango please contact Paula on 00447565286076.
The story of a landlord who owned 23,000 acres in Gaoth Dobhair
by Kate Heaney A FASCINATING insight into the demise of the landlord system in Ireland was published last week by former Donegal resident and journalism lecturer and editor, Roy Greenslade. ‘The Peer the Priests and the Press’ details the story of Lord George Augusta Hill who once owned 23,000 acres of West Donegal. He, like […]
‘Hopes’ of additional budget for LUH in the year ahead
BY JEROME HUGHES THE region’s top health official has expressed ‘hope’ that Letterkenny University Hospital will receive additional funding and staff in 2024. After facing problems in 2023, including overcrowding in the Emergency Department leading to ambulance crews being unable to alight patients, and attracting scathing criticism from GPs and consultants on a range of […]
Over 7,000 euro raised from Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital draw
OVER €7,000 was raised from the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital annual Christmas draw. The lucky winner of the top prize was Patricia Hunter who is pictured receiving her prize, a 32-inch smart TV from Friends committee member, Allen McCrea. Also in the picture is David Crumlish of Crumlish Appliances, the sponsor of the prize. Advertisement Second […]
Big jump in blackmail and extortion offences
THERE has been a significant increase in the number of blackmail and extortion offences recorded in the Donegal Garda Division, according to the lastest crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Incidents of blackmail and extortion jumped by 266 per cent with just four cases between January and September 2022 compared to 33 incidents over […]
Demand for hot yoga sees couple expand business in Letterkenny
by Matthew Foley When you think of yoga, it is easy to imagine having to do impossible stretches in uncomfortable clothing and being in a room full of candles and incense, but couple Melissa and Scott Devenney are determined to show the people of Donegal and beyond what amazing health benefits yoga can have. Melissa […]
‘An absolute disgrace’ – Tar dumped at local beauty spot
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal councillor has slammed those responsible for dumping tar on the side of the road at one of the county’s most scenic locations. The tar was dumped in the days before Christmas on the road close to Dunlewey at the foot of Errigal Mountain. Advertisement Cllr. Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig […]
Twenty per cent increase in student numbers at ATU
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has seen a twenty per cent increase in student numbers across their portfolio of part-time, online, flexible, and professional development programmes. Dr Billy Bennett, VP for Academic Affairs and Registrar said the ATU has also seen a 15 per cent increase in applications to study at the university. “ATU is now one […]
Brian hits the road on Drive of Ireland fundraiser
By Diarmaid Doherty AFTER weeks of preparation, plotting and planning, Brian McDaid and his trusty ‘Betsy’ have hit the road. This morning the Letterkenny man left his home at Old Glencar Road to start off on a journey that, as he says himself, will be as much about enjoying the moment, as remembering times past. […]