Donegal is set to feature in the final episode of a new four-part series fronted by TV presenter Julia Bradbury on Channel 4 this weekend. In this weekend’s episode, airing on Saturday, viewers will see Julia visit Bundoran, where she meets Pete Craig of Bundoran Surf Co and braves the cold to get in the […]
Almost sixty people homeless in Donegal last month
ALMOST sixty adults in Donegal accessed emergency accommodation in the county last month, according to new figures from the Department of Housing. During the week of September 18 to 24 a total of 57 adults accessed emergency accommodation in Donegal which is up from 55 the previous month. Across the north west 126 adults needed […]
More than 4,500 on trolleys at LUH so far this year
THERE have been more than 4,500 patients admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) without a bed so far this year, according to new figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). In the emergency department 1,785 patients have had to wait on trolleys between January 1 and October 25 with a further 2,786 on […]
Warning for fog to remain in place until 11am
A WARNING for fog will remain in place until 11am this morning (Wednesday). Met Éireann issued the yellow warning for counties Donegal, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, and Connacht. Motorists have been warned that dense fog in places may lead to impaired visibility.
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Letterkenny teen
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny since Friday, October 20. Joseph is described as being 5 foot 7 inches in height, with short brown hair and green eyes. When last seen, Joseph was wearing a black jacket, […]
Letterkenny foodbank celebrate a decade of giving
LETTERKENNY food bank is this year celebrating 10 years of helping to feed those in need in their community. In their decade of service, We Care LK Food Bank has grown massively and they now support over 600 families and individuals locally. “Our objective is, and always has been, to assist disadvantaged families in the […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, on Wednesday at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West […]
521 young people register to take part in Gaisce
MORE than 500 young people across Donegal have registered to take part in Gaisce – The President’s Award, a national youth award that encourages all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential. On Wednesday people across the country will come together to celebrate Lá Gaisce, a day to celebrate the achievements of young people. […]
New autumn tourism campaign set to launch
Donegal Tourism is working on a seasonal marketing campaign, highlighting Donegal through the autumn months, and this €90,000 multi-channel marketing campaign will launch this month. Award-winning creative agency, Big O has been procured to work alongside tourism businesses to develop this campaign which will spotlight all regions in Donegal. The autumn campaign will promote off-season […]
Glen book launch for novel ‘Gracie’
DONEGAL native Caitriona Coyle will launch her second novel in her home village of Glen on October 28 following her successful début novel ‘College Girls’ launched in 2017. The former English teacher took early retirement in 2012 to follow her writing career and will launch her second novel ‘Gracie’ in her home county. She now […]