THE case of a Donegal senator accused of being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle and hit and run offences has been adjourned again. The case of Brían Ó Domhnaill (37), Killult, Falcarragh, came before this morning’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. Ó Domhnaill, Fianna Fáil’s Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, Marine and Fisheries, is […]
Local athletes selected to participate in the World Games 2015
By Harry Walsh TWO Donegal athletes have been selected to compete for Team Ireland at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Los Angeles 2015. Letterkenny gynmast Patrick Quinlivan and Buncrana golfer Oliver Doherty are past of the 88-strong the Team Ireland delegation which also includes 40 management/coaches and 200 volunteers. Advertisement Team Ireland athletes will […]
Three young Donegal footballers named on Irish U16 squad
THREE young Donegal footballers have been named on the Republic of Ireland Women’s squad for this week’s UEFA WU16 Development Tournament in Dublin.
GPs meet over threatened collapse of the NOWDOC service
OVER 50 family doctors from the North West met in Donegal Town last night to discuss the threatened collapse of the NOWDOC service.
Top surgeon resigns his post at Letterkenny General Hospital
By Harry Walsh A top cancer surgeon is to leave his post in Letterkenny General Hospital next month, claiming he no longer has the resources to take care of his patients. Mr Kevin Moran, a distinguished urologist and general surgeon, tendered his resignation to hospital authorities and expressed his growing fear for the future of […]
Uncertainty over NOWDoc Red Eye Service
CONCERN was growing yesterday over the future shape of the Out-of-Hours GP Service ‘NOWDoc’. Sinn Féin Donegal South West TD, Deputy Pearse Doherty, said it was ‘concerning’ that ‘Caredoc’, who together with the HSE provide the NOWDoc Service, has indicated that it plans to withdraw from the service’s current arrangement which has been in operation […]
Preparations in full swing for Primary School Sports Hall Athletics Finals
It’s all systems go for the Primary Schools Sports Hall Athletics Finals on Thursday.
Donegal farmer to swap his wellies for stilettos
TWELVE years have passed since Martin McGuinness left behind the bright lights of London and immersed himself in rural life following the death of his father Frank.
HSE set to give Donegal teenager life-saving drug despite ‘astronomical price’
THE HSE HAS decided to extend access to a life-saving but expensive drug for patients suffering from a rare blood disorder, saying it does not want patients to get caught in the crossfire of its negotiations with manufacturers.
Family may have to sell home to save daughter (15)
A DONEGAL family may have to sell their farm for a fresh life in Britain where their teenage girl can receive a life-saving drug for a rare blood condition she suffers from.