NURSING home managers in Letterkenny are preparing for the challenges of a second Covid-19 winter, but say they are hopeful no further visiting bans will be rolled out. It comes as the HSE was forced to close a number of wards to visitors in Letterkenny University Hospital following an outbreak of Covid-19. Last week, Chief […]
Green light for major investment at LYIT research lab
A RESEARCH lab at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) has received a major funding boost following the announcement of a €250,000 grant. The WiSAR Technology Gateway at LYIT has been successfully awarded the funding under the Enterprise Ireland Capital Equipment Call. The announcement made by An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo […]
Mica fight to return to Dublin next month
MICA campaigners are gearing up for another day in Dublin and are urging the people of Donegal to prepare for a protest in the capital on Friday, October 8 if their demands are not met by the government. The campaigners are demanding 100 per cent redress for their crumbling homes, a 40-year State guarantee and […]
Artwork stolen from Dungloe’s riverside walk
A YOUNG artist who created a colourful caterpillar for the Dungloe River Walk has been left disappointed after her art went missing from the fairytale trail. Sally the Caterpillar which was created by young artist Niamh O’Donnell has been removed from the popular river walk. Niamh donated the piece to the riverwalk about eight months […]
Life-saving drug to be made available within weeks
A LIFE-SAVING drug for Amyloidosis patients is to be made available within weeks. It is extremely welcome news for those in Donegal suffering from the horrific hereditary condition. Amyloidosis is caused by the build up of an abnormal protein in the body’s tissues and organs and the drug, Patisiran, is used as a gene silencer […]
Parkrun makes welcome return in Letterkenny
SATURDAY mornings in Letterkenny will take a step closer to normality this weekend when the parkrun will return for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The community-led 5k event celebrated its fourth anniversary in February 2020 just a month before our lives changed with the introduction of the first lockdown. A year […]
Living with just ten items of clothing
A MAGHERAROARTY student will feature in tonight’s first episode of a new four-part series on sustainable fashion. Mollaí Ní Mhiacháin was the first lover and regular buyer of fashion filmed by Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn for their new series Éadaí SOS. They are “on a mission to get us thinking […]
Burtonport magician scoops top award
BURTONPORT magician Dylan Murray is celebrating this week after winning a prestigious award. The popular magician was in Scotland last weekend where he was presented with a Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society (IMS). He received the accolade in the category ‘Outstanding Storytelling And Magic In Ireland’. Speaking after the win Dylan said it […]
Finished half-marathon after being unable to walk
A PENSIONER from Kilmacrennan who was unable to walk two years ago after being struck down with rare nerve damage which affected his feet successfully completed the Donegal Half-Marathon on Sunday. James Doherty (76) had to learn how to walk again after an operation had a devastating affect on his motor skills. But the retired […]
Fears for future of ambulance base
THERE are fears for the future of Lifford ambulance base after the relocation of staff to Stranorlar. The HSE say this is a temporary move while remedial works are carried out at Lifford Hospital however SIPTU are seeking an urgent meeting with management within the National Ambulance Service as they fear that this is an […]