A MAN has died after getting into difficulty in the water in the North West of Donegal. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the water North West of Donegal on Monday afternoon, 22nd July 2024. “A male (50s) got into difficulty in the water. Advertisement “He was removed from the […]
A one-way system needed in Rathmulllan
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC jams in Rathmullan as work progresses on refurbishment of the pier requires a one way system, a local councillor has said. Speaking at the latest Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, Councillor Pauric McGarvey appealed for such a system for the village for the remainder of the summer, as the area was “jammed up with […]
Donegal Orange Order leader buys landmark courthouse
THE Grand Master of the County Donegal Grand Orange Lodge has bought a courthouse in Belfast. David Mahon, who is also a property developer, is understood to have purchased the famous Crumlin Road Courthouse, a major north Belfast landmark. Mr Mahon is a native of Ballintra. He now lives in Kesh in County Fermanagh. Advertisement The 68-year-old is […]
Elderly patient with tumours left sitting on chair for eight hours
BY KATE HEANEY AN elderly patient with tumours in their liver and bones was left to sit on a chair in Letterkenny University Hospital for eight hours before being admitted, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West has heard. Newly appointed Regional Health Forum West member Cllr Gary Doherty combined three questions at Tuesday’s meeting seeking […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €50,000
A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped €50,000 with Prize Bonds. The lucky bond was purchased in 2016. There were over 9,137 prizes awarded in the latest Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €762,200. Advertisement In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last weekly draw of every calendar month, there are weekly draws where the […]
Tragic sibling crash victims laid to rest
by Kate Heaney THE brother and sister in their seventies, who tragically lost their lives in a two car collision in Kilmacrennan on Wednesday night, were laid to rest yesterday following separate Requiem Masses in Carrigart and Termon. The kind and caring nature of each of the siblings was recalled at both services. Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny woman graduates with First Class Honours Degree
Mirren McFeely, Letterkenny, daughter of Anthony and Bernie McFeely, recently graduated from Ulster University Belfast School of Art with 1st Class Honours Degree Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design and Illustration. She has been chosen as a Graduate in Residence in her field for 24/25 at Belfast School of Art. If you have a graduation photograph […]
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre extends ‘green’ welcome
LETTERKENNY’S Regional Cultural Centre has launched a unique initiative in a bid to welcome newcomers to the county. The ‘Shared Roots’ initiative will see a ‘green’ welcome being given to newcomers to the county, with the kind gesture of a small plant from their new Shared Roots shelf. As moving to a new place can be challenging, the staff […]
Neurology Consultants for LUH welcomed
PLANS to appoint two neurological consultants between Letterkenny University Hospital and Sligo University Hospital have been welcomed. The announcement was welcomed by Councillor Gerry McMonagle at the Regional Health Forum, West meeting in Galway on Tuesday. Cllr McMonagle had pointed out in his question tabled to the Forum that “with over 46 per cent of the […]
Clarity sought on Milford care facility
by Kate Heaney NEWLY elected Councillor Declan Meehan called for clarity around Milford Health Centre this week. At Tuesday’s Regional Health Forum West meeting, he asked to know from the HSE’s Saolta Group when the new Primary Care Milford facility, which has been granted planning permission, might be opened for patient use. Advertisement The new building will […]