GARDAI carried out a search in Carrigart this morning when a quantity of drugs were seized. A house was searched as part of an investigation at approximately 7.45am and a small quantity of cannabis was discovered. A Garda Spokesperson said: “Gardaí carried out searches at a house in Carrigart at approximately 7.45am. A small quantity […]
Extreme caution urged as Storm Erik arrives
DRIVERS are being asked to exercise extreme caution as Storm Erik has already brought gusts of over 100km/hr in Donegal. Met Eireann has warned that a combination of very high seas and high winds will lead to coastal flooding. A status orange warning is in place until 6am tomorrow morning with gusts of up to […]
Funding boost of nearly €3million for LYIT
LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology (LYIT) will receive nearly €3million in funding in an effort to drive flexible learning options in the north-west. The college is one of 23 third level bodies sharing a slice of a €23million package under the new Higher Education Innovation and Transformation Fund. The fund was launched in 2018 as part […]
€100,000 Fáilte Ireland Funding For Donegal Festivals
MORE than €100,000 in funding has been announced for four festivals in Donegal this year. The financial support is being provided by Fáilte Ireland to enhance and promote events across the county and help boost tourism numbers. Welcoming the funding, Education Minister, Joe McHugh said: “Festivals are key to getting more and more people to […]
Man killed in tree felling incident
A MAN in his 50s was killed yesterday afternoon after a tree felling accident in Creeslough. The tragedy happened at 4.30pm and Gardai have confirmed that he was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital. This comes just a week after the death of Carndonagh man Kevin McElhinney […]
Yellow warning issued for snow and ice
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice which will come into effect tonight. Accumulations of between one and two centimetres is expected between 9pm tonight and 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday). A Met Éireann spokesperson said: “Icy and slippery conditions are expected due to accumulation of ice and snow on untreated surfaces. […]
Debt collection fees double at LUH
THE AMOUNT spent on debt collection services at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has more than doubled in the last three years, the Donegal News can reveal. Figures provided through a Freedom of Information request show that last year almost €18,000 was spent on debt collectors to recoup patient’s hospital bills. This is more than double […]
Jason Black Named Donegal Person of the Year
LETTERKENNY man Jason Black has been named Donegal Person of the Year 2018 at an event in Dublin this evening. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the Donegal Association Dublin, Kevin McFadden. Mr Black, an endurance athlete, becomes the 41st recipient of the Donegal Person of the Year, succeeding the 2017 recipient, former […]
Clothing appeal launched for refugees
A JOINT clothing appeal for Syrian refugees has been launched by the Letterkenny Islamic Association and the Donegal Intercultural Platform. The donations collected will be sent to help refugees in camps in Greece. Approximately 15,000 men, women and children are stranded on the Greek islands closest to Turkey with living conditions worsening every day. […]
Flu cases causing increased waiting times at hospital
THE EMERGENCY Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has again today warned the public to avoid A & E unless it is a real emergency as waiting times at the hospital soar. In a statement hospital officials said it is extremely busy today as they approach the weekend. “The hospital has seen a significant increase […]