LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has reported significant strain on its Emergency Department in recent days following an overwhelming surge of patient presentations. On Thursday, January 8, there were 162 patient presentations, with 44 arriving by ambulance. A high portion of these patients presented after 6pm, leading to a backlog in ambulance offloading. Advertisement At one point, […]
Weather: Wet day ahead with limited sunny spells
TODAY showery rain will move north-eastwards across the province, with limited sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh south-westerly winds, decreasing light to moderate this evening. It will become cloudy and wet tonight as rain moves in, turning heavy at times. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will form […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patsy Henderson, Strabane and Castlefin Patricia Bonner, Convoy and Raphoe Advertisement Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara Vivien Holt, Malin Patrick (Packie) McEleney, Clonmany Anna Robinson, St Johnston Nora Sweeney (née Coll), Bunbeg Margaret McKinley (née McFadden), Dunfanaghy Bill Meehan, Convoy Philomena Taylor (née Monahan), Mountcharles Patsy Henderson, […]
‘He left for work like every other day but he never came home’
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A DONEGAL TD has paid tribute to his father who was killed 40 years ago in a tunnel explosion in Glasgow, honouring him for instilling in him a strong work ethic and shaping who he has become. 100% Redress TD Charles Ward this week marked the milestone anniversary of his father Charlie’s passing on January […]
Donegal schools travel to Dublin for Young Scientist competition
THE Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition kicked off yesterday at the RDS in Dublin and Donegal students are making a strong impression with a wide range of innovative and thought-provoking projects. Schools from across the county are showcasing their talent in various categories, including technology, health, environmental sciences and social research. There are over 500 projects […]
Frances Gallagher remembered for a life of love and friendship
LETTERKENNY woman Frances Gallagher has been remembered for leading a life devoted to companionship, friendship and family at her requiem Mass. Ms Gallagher, of 8 Gaeltex Drive, Oldtown, passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, December 31. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday. Advertisement Growing up, Ms Gallagher […]
Decision due tomorrow on proposed housing development
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A DECISION is expected tomorrow on whether a proposed housing development in Letterkenny, which has drawn objections from residents, will be given the green light. Applicant Letterkenny Rosemount Homes Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on November 6, 2025. Planning permission is being sought for a period of ten years for the development, consisting […]
Sixteen arrests in a fortnight for driving under the influence
SIXTEEN arrests were made in the last fortnight in Donegal for drinkdrug driving offences. Nine arrests were made in relation to suspected drink driving offences, while seven arrests were in connection with drug driving offences in Donegal. All arrests occurred since December 23. The arrests were made during An Garda Síochána’s dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the festive […]
Donegal mourns ‘Mr Ardara’
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DONEGAL is in mourning as the county prepares to say farewell to one of its most loved residents, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill (66), affectionately known as ‘Mr Ardara’, who was a much loved father of two and popular publican, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, devastating his family, friends and the wider communities. […]
MEP Nina Carberry appointed to leading CAP role
MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028–34) for the European Parliament’s largest political group on the Budget Committee. In her new role, Carberry will draft the Parliament’s budget position on the next CAP, which remains the single largest component of the nearly €2 trillion EU […]