Donegal woman’s hospital ordeal fuels GP shortage debate


A DONEGAL woman claims she was rushed to hospital after collapsing in her Ballybofey home because she was unable to get a GP appointment. 65-year-old Teresa Gillespie spoke to the Donegal News in a week when the issue of GP shortages was once again raised in Dáil Éireann. She said her family has been registered […]


Donegal to avoid snow at weekend


A SPOKESPERSON from Met Éireann said he wouldn’t have any confidence in Donegal receiving snow this weekend. This comes after much speculation that more wintery weather was on its way. Instead, the spokesperon confirmed that Donegal was set to receive the best of the sunshine in the country this weekend. Advertisement Despite this sunshine, temperatures […]


Scoil Cholmcille scoops prize at FÍS Film Awards 2024


SCOIL CHOLMCILLE has scooped a prize for their ‘Outstanding Achievement’ in filmmaking at the FÍS Film Awards. The FÍS Film Awards is a renowned annual competition for Irish primary school children and their teachers and educates them on the entire movie-making process. Hosted by RTE’s Sinead Kennedy, the event is run by the Institute of […]


Gardaí in Donegal seize drugs worth over €630,000 


GARDAÍ in Donegal seized suspected cannabis valued at approximately €631,500. The drugs were seized during a course of searches at an industrial premises in Donegal Town on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The searches were conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon District at an address in Donegal Town. Advertisement […]


Mum launches fundraiser in memory of son


by Louise Doyle THE heartbroken mother of a talented Ramelton musician who lost his life in a car collision days before Christmas is behind a fundraiser in his memory. Paul Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey on Monday, December 18. Advertisement […]


Joe’s generous gift to Mary’s Meals


By Dionne Meehan ST JOHNSTON man Joe Bovaird has raised a whopping €3530 for Mary’s Meals. For the past 56 years, Mr Bovaird has been raising vital funds for charities around Donegal by making St Brigid’s crosses. Advertisement Receiving donations for all the crosses he makes, this year Mr Bovaird made almost 1,000 crosses. St. […]


Progress on A5 project receives a warm welcome


THE government’s announcement this week that they will provide €600million toward the construction of the A5 which links the North West to Dublin has been widely welcomed on both sides of the border. Families bereaved by the more than 50 road deaths on the A5 since 2006 have welcomed the news and expressed the hope […]


Memorial bench replaced again after vandals strike


By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL bench in Magheragallan (Machaire Gathlán) has been replaced for the second time after it was vandalised last December. Describing the recent vandalism as “not acceptable”, Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig reminded the public that despite these benches being erected in memory of loved ones who have passed, they also […]


Kylie Ann’s five year wait for scoliosis surgery despite government promises


By Kate Heaney THE Kilmacrennan father of a ten-year-old girl who is waiting five years on critical, complex, spinal scoliosis surgery has done everything he possibly can to get Kylie Ann the operation she so badly needs. Jonny and Catherine Stewart have endured having to watch as Kylie Ann’s condition deteriorates, fearing it could become […]