LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) was among the five most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month. Over the first month of the year there were 709 people awaiting beds in LUH, averaging out at around 23 per day. This compares to just 247 patients waiting on beds ten years ago in January 2014. Advertisement Nationally for […]
Huge support for mother diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
OVER €20,000 has been raised in the space of four days for a Newtowncunningham woman battling Motor Neurone Disease. Originally from Sligo, Olivia Robb’s diagnosis has led to significant and immediate challenges for her family, emotionally, practically and financially. Working as a member of staff in Penneys, Letterkenny for the past 30 years, Olivia’s vibrant personality […]
Letterkenny DJ Rebūke gets booked for Coachella
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world as he joins the Coachella line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this April, the standout star said this opportunity […]
Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is set to play her first headline gig in Donegal this June. Taking to social media to announce the news earlier today, Muireann revealed that she is set to perform a special solo show in the Balor in Ballybofey on June 22. Announcing 16 live dates in venues across Ireland, the […]
North west accounts for highest level of fly callouts
THE north west region, which includes Donegal, had the highest number of callouts by pest control company Rentokil to deal with flies last year. Launching its 2023 pest callout data, Rentokil revealed how rats, flies, and midges were the top three pests they dealt with over the last twelve months. Flies took the lead, making up […]
New era for disability charity but funding issues remain crucial
by Louise Doyle THE Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal has marked the dawn of a new era, but has said funding for its services remains a top priority. Owen McFadden has been appointed as Services Co-ordinator of IWA, a role that had been passionately held by Mary McGrenra for 23 years. Advertisement THE IWA was formed in 1960 by […]
Plans for new wellness retreat are refused
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a wellness retreat in Termon have been refused on the grounds that public safety could be potentially endangered because of a greater volume of traffic. The Chief Executive Order outlining reasons for refusing the proposed development also cites unsuitable accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Ms Helen Vickery submitted proposals to Donegal County Council […]
Donegal records largest growth in new .ie domain registrations
DONEGAL recorded the largest growth in new .ie domain registrations in Ireland last year, according to the latest .ie Domain Profile Report. A total of 1,071 new .ie domain registrations were recorded in the county last year, a growth of 34 per cent from 2022’s figures. The report shows that across the country 48,689 new […]
Tender published for €7m housing development
A TENDER has been published for the development of a €7 million housing project on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The works will include the construction of 30 two and three storey social housing units on a brownfield site at Airde na Buaile. The scheme comprises of six one bedroom apartments, twenty two bedroom houses […]
Donegal artists to exhibit in Omagh
EIGHT artworks by Donegal students are set to feature in an exhibition of winning paintings from the past 10 years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition taking place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Amongst the top prize-winners from last year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition whose artworks will feature in the exhibition are Donegal artists […]