The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. This is resulting in significant delays being experienced by patients in the Emergency Department […]
Rector to launch book in Letterkenny this evening
Fermanagh Rector Alastair Donaldson is to launch his book in the Open Door Bookshop, Letterkenny this evening at 8pm. The book titled ‘More than a run- the gospel of Jesus to the people of Ireland’ is the Armagh native’s first publication and it details his 461 mile run from Malin Head to Mizen Head. He took off […]
€700,000 for two walkway projects
TWO Donegal projects are set to receive €700,000 in funding as part of a government scheme to embrace the outdoors. The funding has been allocated for the development of a walkway between Carrigart and Downings and the upgrade of the Moville shorewalk. Welcoming the allocation, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, […]
Christmas FM returns to the airways tomorrow
It’s finally time to break out the Christmas decorations and deck the halls as Christmas FM is back on air at midday tomorrow – Monday 28th November. The much-loved station, which switches Christmas on in Ireland marking the start of the official Christmas season for many, will play round-the-clock Christmas tunes, spreading an abundance […]
Energy support scheme for businesses now open
REGISTRATION for a new energy support scheme aimed at assisting businesses during the winter months is now open. The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) opened for registration yesterday and will be administered by the Revenue Commissioners. Businesses can submit claims from December 5. First payments from the TBESS will be available to business owners […]
New Expressway stops at Dublin Airport
BUS Éireann has advised Donegal customers travelling to and from Dublin Airport on the Expressway Route 30/X30 that from now on they should use stop eight instead of 12 for pick up and departure. This stop is located in Zone 12. Route 30/X30 serves Dublin – Airport – Cavan – Enniskillen – Ballyshannon- Donegal “Intending […]
Detailed history of County Council charted in new book
A new book chronicling the history of Donegal County Council will be launched tomorrow. The publication is the work of retired teacher and guidance counsellor Vincent Breslin. Vincent is the son of Cormac Breslin, a former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a TD from 1937 to 1977 and as Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann from 1967 to […]
Well known former Gaoth Dobhair footballer turns eighty
DÓNAL Breslin, the well known former footballer, was celebrating at the weekend when he marked his 80th birthday with a big party in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Bunbeg on Saturday. Three of his sons who are living in the United States returned home to help celebrate his milestone birthday. Dónal started playing senior football for Gaoth […]
Wind warning for Donegal
A weather warning for wind has been issued for Donegal by Met Éireann. The forecaster has issued a yellow wind warning for the county this evening with gusts of up to 100km/h expected. The wind warning will come into force at 6pm and remain in place until 10pm. “Very strong southwest winds with gusts of […]
Calendar Girls The Musical coming to An Grianán Theatre
THE Letterkenny Music and Drama Group are returning to the An Grianán Theatre once again to stage the fabulous award-winning ‘Calendar Girls The Musical’ from Tuesday November 29 until Saturday December 3 at 8pm nightly. The smash hit musical is based on the 2003 film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, which in turn was based on […]