by Louise Doyle THE change of use of a dwelling house to hostel accommodation in Letterkenny has been given the go-ahead. Donegal County Council has given the green light to retention permission for the development at 1 Clachan Mór, Windyhall. Advertisement Applicant, Mr Brendan McDaid applied for retention permission in February for the change of use […]
20 Air Ambulance Missions carried out in Donegal last year
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Wet for most of the day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be wet for most of the day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in moderate winds. Tonight, rain will clear to the northeast, followed by clear spells and isolated showers. Advertisement Some patches of mist and fog will form with lows of 5 to 8 degrees. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, April 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Johnny Diver, Letterkenny Nora Breslin, Glenties Advertisement Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and Donegal Town Winston Catterson, Bangor and formerly Donegal Johnny Diver, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Johnny Diver, College Farm Road, Letterkenny. Mr Diver passed away at his late residence on Wednesday, April 23. He […]
Stunning Marblehill beachside property goes on the market
A STUNNING beachside home in Marblehill has gone on the market. ‘Umerafree’ has a premium location, gorgeous decor and stunning features. Auctioneers Raineys have set a price of €1,250,000 on the five bedroom and four bathroom property. Advertisement The property agent says ‘Umerafree’ is nestled in one of Donegal’s most exclusive coastal enclaves, offering a […]
Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass
CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]
Shock and sadness following passing of Jimmy Logue
THERE has been widespread shock and sadness following the unexpected passing of Jimmy Logue, a beloved character from Downings. Mr Logue passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20. Last March, Mr Logue featured in a Donegal News article in which he described’s the Local Link bus service a “life-saver” after he was involved in […]
TCS Letterkenny team achieves Top 5 finish in Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge
TCS Global Delivery Centre Letterkenny proudly announces its impressive achievement in the recent Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge, securing an impressive top 5 finish among participating companies across Ireland. The team’s dedication and commitment led to an amazing collective stride of over 26 million steps over the three-week challenge. TCS’ participation exemplifies its unwavering commitment […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ward in outbreak
by Louise Doyle A NOROVIRUS outbreak is affecting one of three wards in Letterkenny University Hospital currently in outbreak, while large numbers attending the emergency department and bed capacity strain has prompted some elective procedures to be postponed. Yesterday afternoon there were 66 patients in the Emergency Department with 18 patients waiting to be admitted. Advertisement […]
Search carried out on mobile home of priest charged with child sex offence
GARDAÍ have removed a number of items from a mobile home in Donegal belonging to Fr Eddie Gallagher who has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child. The Donegal-based priest, aged 58, is the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford. He was also a former […]