GARDAI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí were alerted to the incident outside a private residence at approximately 8.20pm last night. The body of the woman has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will be conducted. The Garda Press Office advised that no foul play […]
Use of debt collectors by hospital resumes
THE use of debt collectors by Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to recoup outstanding patient fees suspended last year has resumed. A HSE spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News this week that LUH has engaged the services of a credit management company. The use of debt collectors to retrieve unpaid patient fees had been suspended for […]
‘Major challenge looms for the church’
A Donegal priest says a major challenge is looming for the Catholic church as the number of people turning to the priesthood continues to dwindle. Fr John Joe Duffy revealed that when he signed up for the National Seminary at Maynooth in 1995 there were close to 200 students. Today that figure stands at just […]
Date set for work on new school building
WORK on the new school building for Little Angels Special School will begin in two weeks. Boyle Construction is the main contractor. The construction company, which is based at the Letterkenny Business Park, is set to begin work on Monday January 24. The project will create a new 4,430 square metre single story special needs […]
Busy times ahead for new co-ordinator
THE new co-ordinator of Cara House is looking forward to a busy 2022 as she prepares for the opening of a new centre. Martina McGinty has been appointed co-ordinator for Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny following the retirement of Susan McCauley. Ms McGinty started on Tuesday but she is no stranger to the […]
New operator confirmed for Donegal to Dublin flight
A NEW operator has been confirmed for the government funded Donegal to Dublin flight service. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton announced on Friday that Emerald Airlines will operate the route between Donegal and Dublin airports, under the Aer Lingus Regional brand. The current temporary […]
People aged 16 to 29 can now book booster
People aged 16 to 29 who had their first round of Covid-19 vaccination at least 90 days ago can now book an appointment to get a booster vaccine at the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre. Appointments are now available to book this Saturday between 3.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday between 1.30pm and 7.30pm. To book a free […]
Epic challenge sees Gerard run a marathon every week
FOR most people running a single marathon is a daunting prospect. But imagine doing one every week for a year. That is the task Lifford man Gerard Campbell set himself, all in the name of the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Gerard told the Donegal News he was inspired to embark on his gruelling journey by television […]
Covid delays NHS team coming to LUH
COVID-19 has delayed an independent external team from the NHS coming over to Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to review its management and governance. Talks are continuing between Health Care Group Saolta and the NHS to bring over a team to address issues at the hospital following the publication of a HIQA review which identified weaknesses […]
Drowning tragedy off Arranmore
An 18-year-old man has died after getting into difficulty swimming off Arranmore Island this afternoon. The young man got into difficulty in the water at Leadbh Gharbh shortly before 3pm. Gardai and the emergency services responded to the incident. The man received treatment at the scene but was later pronounced dead. The body of the […]