HEALTH Minister Stephen Donnelly has come under fire for failing to confirm when he will meet with local GPs amid ‘service collapse’ fears in Letterkenny University Hospital. One month on from when 78 GPs, backed by 11 consultants, penned a letter to Minister Donnelly imploring him to come to Donegal to see first hand the crisis […]
Festivals crucial to Donegal’s economy emerging from pandemic
by Louise Doyle FESTIVALS are vital for boosting Donegal’s economy and profile but insurance costs can be problematic, it has been heard. The latest meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise and Emergency Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) has been told how events such as the McGill Summer School and the Irish Open in Ballyliffin have played a crucial role in boosting […]
Family of late Donegal TD travel to Belgium for commemoration event
THE family of a late Donegal TD have travelled to Belgium to take part in a special commemoration ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Island of Ireland Peace Park. The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a poignant memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the island of Ireland who died during the First World […]
Significant fall in speeding fines issued in Donegal
By Róise Collins THERE has been a significant fall in Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in Donegal in the past decade. Ten years ago the number of speeding fines issued in the county was close to 5,000. Advertisement In 2022 this figure declined to 3,808. These figures include both intercept (Garda member) and non-intercept (mobile […]
HSE Donegal Disability Services host Safeguarding Awareness Event
Donegal Disability Services held a safeguarding awareness event in the Raddison Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday last, November 10, 2023. The event was run to mark national Adult Safeguarding Day. The aim of the national Adult Safeguarding Day was to raise a greater understanding of adult abuse and safeguarding and empower people to protect […]
COPD patient forum to take place in Letterkenny
THE respiratory team at Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital will host a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patient forum this week. The event will take place in Mount Errigal Hotel on Thursday, with registration at 10am. Lunch will be provided and the event will close at 3pm. Advertisement COPD is a common treatable lung condition. People with COPD […]
Bonagee Link Bridge petition reaches almost 800 signatures
By Dionne Meehan A PETITION, set up calling for the Bonagee Link in Letterkenny to finally get off the ground, has racked up almost 800 signatures in just two weeks. Aimed at addressing the congestion issues on the primary route in and out of Letterkenny, the petition was set up on October 26. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]
Doherty slams Health Minister in the Dáil for failing to come to Donegal
Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has today criticised the Health Minister in the Dáil for his continued refusal to come to Donegal and meet with GPs and Consultants who have taken the unprecedented step of writing a letter to him highlighting their serious concerns about Letterkenny University Hospital. Speaking to Minister McConalogue, Teachta Doherty […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 6pm tonight, Thursday, November 9. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar […]
Donegal honoured with top Global Destination Award by Lonely Planet
DONEGAL, Ireland’s hidden gem, has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top travel destinations, further solidifying its global appeal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley accepted the official Lonely Planet award on Monday, November 6, at the World Travel Market in London. This prestigious event is recognised as a […]