TWO months after the end of a lengthy boil water notice residents in Lettermacaward are facing further supply headaches. Irish Water is advising customers in the area that night time restrictions are essential to maintain a daytime flow. The authority, working with Donegal County Council, said that following “operational difficulties” at its treatment plant and […]
National award and €1,000 prize for Raphoe student
DEELE College in Raphoe has been celebrating after fifth year student Caoimhe Parke was announced as the national winner of the Europe Direct Soap Box Award. Caoimhe, who won the regional stage of the competition in Letterkenny library, went forward as the Europe Direct Letterkenny representative in the 16 and under category. Her three minute speech […]
Sweeney’s Corner’ heritage stone unveiled in Falcarragh
PROUD family and friends watched on as the McAuliffe/Sweeney sisters unveiled the ‘Coirneal Mhic Suibhne’, ‘Sweeney’s Corner’ heritage stone outside Bank of Ireland in Falcarragh. The location of the stone marks where the family run business began over one hundred years ago. In 1920, Cassie Sweeney (McFadden) opened a small drapers shop called ‘Sweeney’s Drapers’. […]
Health services are dealing with the worst flu in 20 years
A RAPHOE pharmacist says health services are dealing with the worst case of flu in 20 years and has warned the system is broken because of the Department’s failure to plan. Margaret O’Doherty of Raphoe Pharmacy said such is the enormity of the situation that in December alone her branch dealt with four to five times more antibiotics than last […]
Letterkenny University Hospital remains under significant pressure
Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) remains under significant pressure as a result of high attendances along with COVID-19 and flu outbreaks at the hospital. There were 116 attendances at the Emergency Department (ED) yesterday (Monday). As of 8am today (Tuesday), there are 56 patients awaiting admission in ED. Advertisement In a statement this afternoon health care […]
Out with the old this January
It’s January, you’re stuck at home and it’s cold and dark, so you might as well take advantage of the situation and have a bedroom clear-out. Now is the time to get rid of anything you don’t want or use. Most charity shops will take everything from clothes, linens, shoes and bags, to toiletries and […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a level yellow wind warning for Donegal. The warning will remain in place from 11pm tonight until 3am tomorrow (Wednesday). Southwest winds are expected to be very strong and gusty, especially near coasts and over high ground. Advertisement For more information visit www.Met.ie
Daniel and Majella renew wedding vows after 20 years of marriage
Daniel O’Donnell and his wife Majella have stepped into 2023 stronger than ever as they renewed their wedding vows after celebrating 20 years of marriage. Family gathered in Daniel and Majella’s home in Kincasslagh for the ceremony last night. Well wishes flooded in for the couple after the singer took to Facebook to share photographs […]
Over 1,100 Ukrainian pupils in Donegal schools
LATEST figures from the Department of Education show that there are now 1,157 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Donegal’s schools. Of those, 752 are in primary schools and 405 in post-primary settings. Nationally, schools have a total of 13,753 Ukrainian pupils on their books. Of that figure, 8,823 are in primary schools while 4,930 pupils have enrolled […]
Search for ‘Errigal models’ after capturing perfect photo
AFTER snapping the perfect photo of a couple enjoying a cup of tea on a snowy Mount Errigal, Kells native Noel Hughes launched a social media search to find out the names of his ‘models’. The mountain climbing photography hobbyist always shied away from climbing in the snow until he was inspired by Donegal woman Nikki […]