A HOUSING initiative to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish speakers on a site in Gaoth Dobhair has been approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta. The board of Údarás na Gaeltachta is being supported by a capital allocation of €250,000 towards development and research costs to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish […]
NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service Christmas/New Year Opening Hours
The NoWDOC service, which provides an urgent GP family Doctor service to patients in Co. Donegal and south Leitrim, has issued its Christmas/New Year opening hours. The service is designed to provide urgent GP care to patients and is not a substitute for the Emergency Ambulance Service, who are the appropriate service to deal with […]
Pupil numbers at ETB schools rise by almost 1,000 in five years
By Diarmaid Doherty THE number of pupils choosing to attend Donegal ETB’s 15 post primary schools has risen by almost 1,000 in just five years, new figures have revealed. And the new chairman of Donegal ETB, Cllr. Donal Coyle, said the statistics are proof of a changing attitude towards ETB schools when families are deciding […]
Unforgettable night at Errigal’s Got Talent
In an extraordinary exhibition of talent, Errigal College hosted a nearly sold-out show for its latest production, ‘Errigal’s Got Talent’. The venue pulsated with excitement as nearly 250 people gathered, creating an unforgettable showcase that left a lasting impression on all attendees. The talent exhibited ranged from the rock anthems of Ruby Riot to Jonathan […]
Calls for LUH to provide treatment to reduce hair loss for cancer patients
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is being urged to provide treatment to help cancer patients reduce hair loss. Green Party Senators have put forward a motion calling on the government to extend scalp cooling technology to all people receiving cancer treatment. The motion is calling for Letterkenny University Hospital to have the hair retaining service extended to […]
Seán Rooney Memorial Cup raises more than €20,000
by Louise Doyle A POIGNANT football match which saw friends of the late Newtowncunningham peacekeeper Seán Rooney take on a strong army select team on the football pitch has raised more than €20,000 for bereaved children. The Seán Rooney Memorial Cup 2023 event on Saturday last in Oriel Park has raised €21,077.82 for Rainbows Ireland. […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a car collided with a jogger in Moville
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for information following a road traffic incident in the Moville area of Donegal on Monday morning, December 18 2023. A car collided with a male jogger on the R238 Derry to Moville Road. The male (50s) has since been taken to Altnagelvin Hospital to receive treatment. Gardaí are appealing to anyone […]
Senator Niall Blaney welcomes commitment to not force drivers over 70 to re-do driving tests
Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney has welcomed the government’s commitment that a European Union proposal to force drivers aged over 70 years to re-do their tests, undergo refresher courses or medical tests will not be applied in Ireland. The Senator had described the proposal as being “totally discriminatory against pensioners” and had voiced his strong opposition to […]
Coláiste Ailigh students raise €1,000 for Donegal Hospice
TRANSITION year students from Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny held a fundraising Christmas market recently which raised an impressive €1000 for Donegal Hospice. The market, held on December 8 in the school sports hall, was attended by students and parents. Everything was handmade by the students with a huge emphasis on recycling materials. “It was huge success […]
Shoppers may be impacted by NI’s transport strikes
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL consumers hoping to do a little Christmas shopping over the border this weekend could be hampered by ongoing industrial action being taken by Translink over a dispute about pay. Three unions, Unite, GMB and Siptu have already taken part in a 24-hour bus and rail strike in the north in a row over […]