ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has seen a twenty per cent increase in student numbers across their portfolio of part-time, online, flexible, and professional development programmes. Dr Billy Bennett, VP for Academic Affairs and Registrar said the ATU has also seen a 15 per cent increase in applications to study at the university. “ATU is now one […]
LUH is second most overcrowded hospital today
THERE are twenty patients waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). There are 12 patients waiting on a bed in the emergency department and eight people on trolleys elsewhere in the hospital. LUH is the second most overcrowded hospital in the […]
Mountain rescue called out after woman falls at Malin Head
The Donegal Mountain Rescue team were called out this afternoon after a woman was injured after falling at Malin Head. The team were tasked at 1.37pm by the National Ambulance Service aeromedical desk to assist a casualty who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury. “The team dispatched and located the casualty. The leg […]
Donegal musicians in programme celebrating 70 years of Gael Linn
A new programme celebrating 70 years of the Irish language organisation Gael Linn will feature some of Donegal’s most famous musicians. ‘Gael Linn ag 70’ will air on TG4 this evening at 8pm (December 26) featuring music and conversation with an all star cast such as Moya Brennan, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Liam […]
Storm Gerrit to bring heavy rain and strong winds
A yellow warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued for Donegal as Storm Gerrit is set to hit the country later this evening. Met Éireann said that heavy rain tonight, followed by more heavy showers tomorrow may lead to localised flooding. There will be strong southerly storm winds overnight, which will veer southwesterly […]
Businessman George Boal to be laid to rest on Wednesday
THERE is widespread sadness in Letterkenny following the death of businessman George Boal. Mr Boal, the founder of Pinehill Industrial Estate, passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Christmas Eve. He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, December 27 following a private service at his late residence. In 2021 the Mountain Top Roundabout, adjacent […]
Donegal Youth Service receive €50,000 boost
Donegal Youth Service CLG has been allocated €50,000 to undertake a countywide assessment of the needs of children and young people across the county. The Youth Service, based on the Port Road in Letterkenny, was one of 13 organisations to receive funding from the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman under […]
Stranorlar charity shop places third in Christmas window competition
A Christmas window display in Stranorlar has attracted national attention placing third in a competition run by Charity Retail Ireland. Cúnamh Finn Valley thanked everyone who voted for their Christmassy display. The judges said they were blown away by the creativity of this year’s entries. First place went to the St Vincent de Paul shop […]
Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results […]
Picture Special: Santa visits TCS in Letterkenny
STAFF at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny and their families were treated to a very special visit when Santa managed to squeeze in a trip to the campus to his very busy schedule. Advertisement