By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]
Donegal COPD patients benefit from CARE virtual ward
THE initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home. The Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) Virtual Ward (CVW) is a 20-bedded remote care model funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. It was launched in […]
Weather: Mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine
THIS morning any mist or fog patches will clear to leave a mainly dry day with good spells of sunshine and the chance of an odd light shower. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear with a few mist and fog patches developing. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, September 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Una (Agnes) Smyth, Derry and Buncrana Micheál Whoriskey, Gortahork Advertisement Patricia Brennan, Lifford and Ballyshannon Evelyn Ruddy, Gleneely Patrick Hanlon, Glasgow, Drumkeen and Gaoth Dobhair Una (Agnes) Smyth, Derry and Buncrana The death has occurred of Una (Agnes) Smyth (née McLaughlin), Troy Park, Derry City and Buncrana. […]
Ní Ghlacáin to MC next month’s Tip O’Neill Awards
THE organisers of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards have announced that broadcaster, musician and academic Doireann Ní Ghlacáin will act as Master of Ceremonies at this year’s awards which are taking place in Buncrana next month. Celebrating its legacy as one of Ireland’s most distinguished Diaspora events, the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards honour individuals […]
Líonra Leitir Ceanainn set to host Irish language classes for Donegal children
HAVE you a child in 5th or 6th class or 1st 2nd year at secondary school who would be interested in improving their conversational skills in Irish with classes organised by Líonra Leitir Ceanainn? Many of you will be familiar with Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and the numerous Irish Language events it organises here in Letterkenny, appealing […]
Minister confirms A5 appeal hearing date
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By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that an appeal against the quashing of planning approval for the long-awaited A5 dual carriageway will be heard in December. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the city of Derry with Aughnacloy, county Tyrone via the […]
Oran swaps Garda dreams for architectural ambition
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by Róise Collins AT just 25, Oran McDevitt has already carved out a place for himself in Donegal’s architectural landscape. Hailing from the small village of Doochary, Oran didn’t always see architecture in his future. He once thought his path would lead to the Gardaí. Advertisement But a well-timed suggestion from his mother set him […]
Shop LK gift cards to reach record sales
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By Diarmaid Doherty SALES of Shop LK gift cards in Letterkenny are set to reach record figures for 2025 and with the Christmas shopping season fast approaching, businesses in the town can look forward to another bumper time. Last year, ShopLK card sales reached €7.2m, generating an estimated €28m in local spending with figures indicating […]
‘Housing crisis and funding cuts threaten Gaeltacht’s future’
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By Róise Collins TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND people gathered in Dublin at the weekend to take part in a national protest demanding urgent political intervention for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht. On Saturday morning busloads travelled from Donegal’s Gaeltacht to the capital, with local community groups, teachers, students, musicians, Donegal County Councillors and TDs among them. […]