DASH cam footage is being sought after a driver failed to remain at the scene of a collision in Ramelton. Shortly before 9.30am on Friday, May 19, gardaí received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at Bridge Street. Advertisement Gardaí spoke to the driver of a Silver Opel Astra at the scene, […]
Over 1,000 appointments cancelled at LUH in 2023
NEW figures have revealed that 1,000 appointments were cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first four months of this year. The figures also showed that in March patients at LUH waited an average of 11 hours to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency department, with patients over the age of 75 waiting […]
‘Large number of arrests’ made by Letterkenny Gardaí on ‘Day of Action’
A ‘DAY Of Action’ took place this week within the Letterkenny District. A large number of arrests were made on foot of 25 bench warrants as part of this operation. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardaí said, “All those arrested were brought before a sitting of Letterkenny District Court.”
Woman convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to German Shepherd dogs
A Derry woman has been convicted at Departmental Court of causing unnecessary suffering to a German Shepherd dog and two puppies in June 2022. The complaint was brought against Nadine Wells of Cornshell Fields by Derry City and Strabane District Council under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011. Proceedings followed an investigation by Council’s […]
Remedial work to begin on Lettermacaward health centre
Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty and Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher have received the news that Lettermacaward health centre is to reopen after remedial work is undertaken in the coming months. The news comes after they made representations to the HSE regarding the future of the health centre. The health centre was closed in November […]
Fr Paddy Dunne to proceed with move to Ballyshannon
THE campaign in Kilmacrennan to prevent Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne being moved to Ballyshannon has come to an end as the popular priest decided he will do what Bishop Alan McGuckian has requested. The Donegal News can confirm that those organising last Friday night’s vigil in Kilmacrennan and the petition to retain their much-loved […]
President remembers An Gorta Mór victims
BY KATE HEANEY PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins spoke of the “devastating” consequences of the Famine in County Donegal at the weekend when he addressed the National Famine Commemoration in Milford. The President unveiled a commemorative stone and he together with Cathaoirleach, Cllr Liam Blaney and Most Reverend Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio, Dean of the Diplomatic […]
Remedial work to begin on Lettermacaward health centre
Lettermacaward health centre is to reopen after remedial work is undertaken in the coming months. The news comes after Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty and Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher made representations to the HSE regarding the future of the health centre. The health centre was closed in November following concerns that the building was […]
Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards 2023 are open for application
The Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards 2023 have been launched and are open for applications. The awards were launched officially by Cllr. Liam Blaney at the event that was held in Castle Grove Country House Hotel. Attended by sponsons and other key stakeholders the launch itself celebrated the success of the awards to date. Advertisement Chamber […]
Sudden resignations by doctors in Letterkenny University Hospital rocks the local diabetes community
THE Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland has claimed that two Consultant Endocrinologists for adult diabetes services in Letterkenny University Hospital have resigned. The group say they were shocked today to receive confirmation via SAOLTA, from LUH CEO Sean Murphy to Councillor Gerry McMonagle of the recent resignations of the Consultant Endocrinologists for adult diabetes services in […]