By Dionne Meehan THE family of a 96-year-old woman have dubbed Letterkenny University Hospital a “shambles” after their mother was given the wrong wristband on arrival at the Emergency Department. Inishowen woman, Christina Beattie (96), attended the hospital’s Emergency Department after falling ill at home. Advertisement But her family have spoken of their shock after […]
Letterkenny’s oldest shop changes hands
By Kate Heaney AN almost seventy-year tenure at Letterkenny’s oldest family owned shop has come to an end as Lester Speer hands over the reins of his family’s well known drapery store to new owner Philip Browne. Mr Browne has bought the shop which has been in the retail trade on Letterkenny’s Main Street now […]
Severe weather warning for rain for Donegal
MET ÉIREANN has issued a severe weather warning for the early hours of tomorrow morning. The weather warning is in place from 12am tomorrow, Monday until 4am. Between those times, there will be very heavy and thundery rain. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will be localised flooding and very difficult travelling conditions.
Birthday celebrations for Kathleen Bonnar
Kathleen Bonnar who celebrated her 88th birthday this week on the Letterkenny Reunion Mystery Tour to Bundoran. Kathleen is pictured with from left, front, Joseph Gallagher and James Friel. Back row, Grace Friel, Fiona Gallagher, Cathy McGuigan, Elaina Gallagher and Eileen Gallagher.
Celebrating 30 years of Lifford Old Courthouse
SPECIAL celebrations this month will mark 30 years of history, culture and entertainment at Lifford Old Courthouse. Lifford Old Courthouse was built in 1746 and served as both a courthouse and county gaol. It ceased to operate as a Courthouse in 1938 and from that time was partially used by Donegal County Council and gradually the building […]
Donegal journalist seeking top NUJ post
by Connie Duffy A DONEGAL journalist is amongst the eight runners for the post of editor of the Journalist, the National Union of Journalists journal for members. Gerard Cunningham, a native of Glencolmcille, is a freelance journalist living in Co Kildare. Advertisement He writes for local and national outlets on topics as varied as crime and […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Manor goes ‘Old Skool’ for charity
ALL roads led to Manorcunningham last Sunday for Sallybrook Commercial Centre’s charity Old Skool Sunday in aid of ‘Breaker Breaker’ and the Donegal branch of MS Ireland.
Minister McConalogue confirms opening of €20 million scheme for suckler farmers
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed that the 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme announced last month is open for applications. The Beef Welfare Scheme will support farmers in meal feeding suckler calves before and after weaning, and in vaccinating against clostridial diseases and/or calf pneumonia. Meal feeding will be paid at a rate of €35 per […]
Donegal entries sought for the 2024 National Organic Awards
BORD BIA is calling on Donegal organic food and drink producers to enter this year’s National Organic Awards. Set to take place on Thursday, October 7, the National Organic Awards, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, celebrate the achBievements of the increasing number of organic growers, producers, and manufacturers […]