by Louise Doyle AMBULANCES spent almost 9,000 hours in turnaround times at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first six months of this year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show the National Ambulance Service (NAS) spent a total of 8,777 hours in turnaround times at LUH from January to […]
Council warn of more traffic delays ahead of further Polestar works
DONEGAL County Council has warned motorists of traffic delays as further commissioning works are set to begin at the Polestar Roundabout on Monday, November 6. These works are being carried out to improve the phasing of the lights and to address the issues encountered to date. In a statement issued today, Donegal County Council has […]
The Wild Atlantic Way makes National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List 2024’
Prestigious travel magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) has unveiled its ‘Cool List 2024’ – the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 – and the Wild Atlantic Way features on the list. To view the ‘Cool List 2024’, click here. Welcoming the news, Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Designate, said she is delighted […]
Ardara in Donegal take on Drimnagh in Dublin in The Parish Quiz on The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock
It’s Thursday night, and the Boys are Back in Town! The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In returns to RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player at 9.30pm. Donna the Donkey has had her say and joining the 2 Johnnies this week is, presenter and author Roz Purcell, content creator Kayleigh Trappe and comedian Chris Kent. Advertisement Which […]
Donegal artist creates copper keep-sake for The Coronas
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL Copper Artist was left star stuck at the weekend when he presented a specially commissioned piece of art to Dublin based band, The Coronas. In Donegal to perform at the ever-popular Fomhair Festival in Gaoth Dobhair, The Coronas were left speechless when they were surprised with a beautiful hand-made copper […]
Lone man spotted in area before burglary
GARDAÍ are appealing for information on a lone male following a burglary in the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny. In the early hours of Wednesday, October 25 at approximately 5am, a man was dropped off at The Gardens, Ballymacool. He entered a property by smashing the glass in the rear patio door. The male remained in the […]
Cassidy’s quarry in Buncrana being tested
TESTING at Cassidy’s Quarry in Buncrana started on Tuesday morning as part of the legal action by Coleman Legal on behalf of home owners with defective building materials. The inspection comes on foot of a High Court order in the Defective Blocks Ireland class action being taken by up to 2,000 affected home owners. Heavy […]
Ten arrests over the Bank Holiday weekend
TEN motorists were arrested in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gardaí in Donegal Division operating speed checks and high visibility checkpoints over the Bank Holiday weekend made five arrests for drink driving related offences. Five motorists were also arrested for the offence of drug driving. Fixed […]
‘Mahon’s Way’ heads to Donegal in the next episode of the UTV series
JOE Mahon is continuing his travels around our local countryside with his new UTV series of ‘Mahon’s Way’ and his next episode takes him to Donegal. Due to air tonight Joe finds himself on the banks of the River Finn in Cloghan in the parish of Glenfin. Here the river is wild and untamed, full […]
Crunch meeting over radiologist scandal
SAOLTA CEO Tony Canavan will be quizzed at a meeting with Regional Health Forum members tomorrow following the termination of a radiologist’s contract at Letterkenny University Hospital after just ten days. Mr Canavan called the meeting with members of the health forum and Oireachtas members after serious concerns were raised about patient safety. The male […]