RETIRED Consultant Peter O’Rourke this week took issue with the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly’s announcement that four new ED Consultants for Letterkenny University Hospital would ease pressure on an already struggling system. Announcing that commencement of recruitment would begin for the Emergency Department consultants, Mr O’Rourke said the measure will not solve the current […]
“Worrying level” of assaults in Letterkenny
FRESH concerns have been raised about the absence of resources to tackle the rising frequency of assaults in Letterkenny. Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle said Letterkenny has seen a “worrying level” of assaults in recent times. He was speaking to the Donegal News after two male youths were treated in Letterkenny […]
Month’s mind for Creeslough victims
A MONTH’S mind to remember those who lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion is to take place over the next two weeks. Monday will mark one month since 10 people died in the tragedy at Applegreen filling station on Friday, October 7. Eight others were injured, one young man remains in hospital in Dublin. […]
Modular homes could be used to house Ukrainian refugees
THE Office of Public Works has confirmed that it has identified sites in Donegal for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees. The government has approved the construction of 500 prefabs with the potential to house as many as 2,000 people in family units of four. Up to 250 Ukrainian refugees are to be housed in 64 such […]
Original gigs at The Balor this weekend
The Balor, Ballybofey underlines it’s reputation as a premier venue for original music this weekend. Monthly original music night The Ghostlight Sessions enjoys its final outing of 2022 on Friday, November 4 while Castlefin singer-songwriter Mickey Duffy launches his album Making Changes on Saturday, November 5. The Ghostlight Sessions has attracted top quality acts from […]
Exciting line up announced for Science Week
To celebrate Science Week, Donegal County Library Service has organised an exciting programme of events for children. The festival takes place from November 13 to 20 and the focus this year is to highlight and explore infinite possibilities of science. This year’s line-up acts as a genuine call for a truly fundamental shift in the […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a status-yellow wind warning for Donegal. The warning will be in place from 4am to 9pm on Wednesday, when some severe and damaging gusts may occur. There is also a risk of potential wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts and a spell of heavy rain may lead to flooding in places. For […]
Hospital preparing for winter pressures
THE number of patients with Covid-19 at Letterkenny University Hospital has significantly increased in the last week putting huge pressure on services. It comes as health care group, Saolta announced details of its winter plan which aims to improve efficiency within the emergency department. Speaking to the Donegal News, Saolta CEO, Tony Canavan said Covid-19 […]
Man City supporters club donate to Creeslough fund
THE Donegal Branch of the Manchester City Supporters Club has made a donation of €2,640 to the Irish Red Cross Creeslough Community Support Fund. The members of the Donegal Branch had initially agreed to make a donation of €1,000 from their own funds and fundraising ventures. However, they asked other branches of the Official Supporters […]
Information day on Castlefinn flood relief scheme
THE public are being encouraged to attend an information day next week on the preferred option for the Castlefinn Flood Relief Scheme. The drop-in event will be held on Thursday, November 10, in Castlefinn Partnership Initiative (CPI) Centre, Castlefinn, from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team, from Donegal County Council, the Office of […]