AS the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy approaches, a film show and talk will be presented in Letterkenny tonight. The talk and film will outline his visit to Ireland in 1963 and his laying to rest at Arlington Cemetery later that year. The idea for the local event stemmed from […]
Garda investigation after medical files accessed
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after footage of people accessing confidential medical files at a building to the rear of St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny appeared online. In a video uploaded on the short-form video hosting app ‘Tik Tok’ an individual can be seen entering the building, locally known as the ‘new building’, […]
Latest storm evokes memories of Hurricane Debbie in 1961
The arrival of Storm Debi in the early hours of Monday morning will have evoked memories of when its near namesake, Hurricane Debbie, brought devastation to Donegal more than sixty years ago. This week’s Storm Debi, which began on Monday morning and was heralded by a weather warning brought disruption to several parts of the […]
Resident tells of frustration after latest flooding incident
by Louise Doyle A DUNFANAGHY resident who was trapped in his home on Monday when his housing estate flooded during Storm Debi, has said he is “frustrated” by the lack of action to address the recurring issue. Geoffrey Black has been living in Port Dale estate for seven years. Advertisement He was one of a number of residents and families, […]
Ten from Donegal get Water Safety Awards
DONEGAL was well represented among the 55 awardees at the National Water Safety Ireland Awards 2023 which took place in Dublin Castle on Tuesday evening. The group had saved a total of 29 lives during the year. There were ten people from the county including three serving gardai who were recognised for their bravery as […]
Fight to save nineteen Letterkenny families from eviction intensifies
by Louise Doyle MOVES to save 19 families in Letterkenny from eviction has intensified as a national organisation working to prevent homelessness steps in. The Donegal News understands Threshold has been in touch with all of the families living in The Forest, Ballymacool, who were served with six-month eviction notices in October. Advertisement We further understand […]
Work starts on new €59m community nursing unit
by Louise Doyle WORKS on the construction of the new €59m 110-bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny is underway. Plant equipment arrived on the site of the unit on the Kilmacrennan Road, close to Letterkenny University Hospital, on Tuesday. Advertisement Local contractors, Boyle Construction are behind the state-of-the-art unit, which will comprise a community nursing unit/hospital totalling […]
New bursary in Clannad’s honour to be awarded to Gaeltacht artist
A SPECIAL event to honour the internationally renowned music group Clannad was hosted by Údarás na Gaeltachta in Teach Leo at the weekend. The event was held to thank the group for the emphasis they have placed on their native language and culture throughout their career. Clannad were founded by Pádraig and Noel Ó Dúgáin with Pól, Ciarán […]
Council confirms garda investigation
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council has confirmed that it is co-operating fully with Gardaí as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption within the council. The claims of corruption relate to the purchase by the council of five houses in Buncrana containing defective concrete blocks in March 2021. Advertisement The allegations were made […]
Donegal’s longest running tattoo studio announces closure
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S longest running tattoo studio ‘Xtreme Tattoo’ has announced they will be closing their doors due to rising costs. Opened 23 years this month, the owner of the Letterkenny business, Wez Hughes took to social media this week to inform customers of the closure. Advertisement “This month Xtreme Tattoo is 23 years open […]