by Louise Doyle DONEGAL had the highest rate of all alcohol-related hospitalisations in 2022, according to a stark new report. Findings by the Health Research Board (HRB) reveals Donegal had the second highest rate per 100,000 of the population of alcohol-related psychiatric hospital admissions last year, followed by Sligo. Leitrim had the highest rate. Advertisement Donegal was also […]
Councils say they are fully committed to delivering Riverine Project
DONEGAL County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council say they are fully committed to delivering the long awaited cross-border Riverine Community Park Project. The project consists of a new public park encompassing both sides of the River Foyle to include a park and community building at Lifford, a public park and nature trails at […]
Letterkenny all set to host first ever Pride Festival
THE first ever Pride Festival in Letterkenny takes place on Saturday next, August 19 and the organisers are promising a day of fun for everyone. Festival committee chairperson, Kayleigh Bowery, said the event is all about community. “It is a magnificent celebration of diversity, a time to bring people together, and of course, a big […]
GoFundMe page set up for St Johnston man who is receiving cancer treatment
by Louise Doyle MORE than €2,500 has been raised for a St Johnston man who is undergoing cancer treatment. A husband and father, Martin Gamble (50) is recovering following major surgery in Blackrock Clinic in Dublin to remove a portion of his lung and a tumour. Advertisement A Go Fund Me page set up by […]
Retained firemen appeal to TDs to help
RETAINED firemen across Donegal and country-wide staged further protests on Saturday to highlight the difficulties they face and the poor pay and conditions they are enduring. Members across the county staged protests outside their stations to stress the need for change and a letter was sent to the Minister to encourage elected TDs to meet […]
Schools struggling to recruit teachers
By Róise Collins SCHOOLS across the country have reported that they are struggling to recruit teachers ahead of September. Recent research from the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) revealed that three quarters of schools did not receive a single application for an advertised teaching post in the recent school year, and that 81 […]
Over 40 patients on trolleys at LUH
OVER 40 patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 43 patients are on trolleys waiting on a bed at LUH – 14 patients are in the emergency department, while 29 patients are on trolleys elsewhere. Nationally, 481 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Dolphins accompany rowers for charity event
On Sunday last, August 6, three crews from Cumann na gCurach Gaoth Dobhair set off on an ambitious charity row in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. The club undertakes a row for charity on an annual basis with this year’s being the longest route taken since the club’s formation in 2007. The Kevin […]
Plans underway to improve water supply for residents of New Mills area
By Dionne Meehan PLANS are underway to help improve water supply issues for the residents of Bomany, Newmills, Tullgay and Conwal. Welcoming the news, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly confirmed that Uisce Éireann is currently undertaking a plan to help improve the service capacity in these areas. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr Kelly said […]
August Craft Month celebrating the vibrant local craft scene across Donegal
A month-long celebration of local craft makers across Ireland is well underway and this August Craft Month a host of exciting events are taking place in Donegal. Celebrating the vibrant local craft scene, people will have the chance to experience exhibitions and workshops across a variety of crafts right on their doorstep as well as […]