by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY University Hospital had almost 600 patients on trolleys in April. Figures by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) show more than 11,070 patients, including 258 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in April. Advertisement LUH was the fifth overcrowded hospital, with 594 patients on trolleys last month. University Hospital […]
Permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office ‘likely’
by Louise Doyle THE permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office is “likely” as efforts to secure a contract are proving unsuccessful, An Post has said. Rathmullan Post Office closed its doors on April 12 last following 53 years of service after its owners Bernadette and John Kelly retired. Advertisement Customers were transferred to the office in Ramelton. Responding […]
Plans lodged to revamp popular Letterkenny pub
by Louise Doyle ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular bars could be set for a revamp after plans were lodged to transform the pub. Applicants Michael and Mark Blaney submitted proposals to Donegal County Council on April 22 to renovate and refurbish the Central Bar, Upper Main Street in Letterkenny. Advertisement If given the go-ahead, the pub could see a […]
Donegal is third favourite staycation
DONEGAL has been crowned the third best staycation spot in Ireland. With the rise of staycations in recent years, many Irish holidaymakers are opting to explore the beauty of their own country – from the breathtaking landscapes of Donegal to the buzzing streets of Dublin. And now, according to new survey research from Betfair Casino, 22 per […]
Donegal set to host Irish National Sheep Dog Trials
DONEGAL is set to host the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials this August as SSE Renewables is named as the principal sponsor. The trials, organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, are being held in Clonmany from August 22 to 24. The annual event will see 150 sheep […]
Oona Hyland’s exhibition opens at An Gailearaí
An exhibition by well-known artist Oona Hyland entitled ‘Active Forgetting’ was launched at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair at the weekend. Oona, who spent many years involved in the art scene in Donegal where she dedicated her practice to printmaking, unveiled a new solo body of work which includes film, sculpture, installation as well as […]
Road closures announced for North West 10k
A NUMBER of road closures will be in place to facilitate the 27th North West 10k this coming Bank Holiday Monday. The fundraising event starts at 11am, and takes place in the environs of Letterkenny urban area. It attracts huge numbers each year and another big crowd is expected on Monday. Advertisement Gardaí have said traffic restrictions […]
Campaign launched to retain services at busy Lifford charity
DUE to a lack of funding, concern has been expressed regarding the future of a key charity in Lifford that provides important community services to a broad area. The Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre is set to lose its Project Coordinator in June because money has dried up. The job of the coordinator is to oversee […]
Stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal under the spotlight
by Louise Doyle THE stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal has come under the spotlight after it was revealed a support service provided therapeutic sessions to 2,591 people in the county last year. The Gambling Therapy and Support Service is a two-year pilot project operating from the Finn Valley Resource Centre. Advertisement The latest meeting of Donegal Joint […]
