LETTERKENNY University Hospital is preparing for a busy bank holiday weekend and the public is being urged to consider all options before attending the emergency department. Tony Canavan, CEO Saolta University Health Care Group said, “We are preparing for increased demand for hospital services in the North West this bank holiday weekend. Our Emergency Departments […]
Woman arrested in connection with murder of Ann Coll
Police in Scotland have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of Gaoth Dobhair Ann Coll. Ann was found with serious injuries at a flat on Newfield Place, Rutherglen on Friday, December 22, 2023 and was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation got underway and officers have been carrying out house to […]
Farmers to stage tractor protest on Letterkenny dual carriageway
FARMERS from across Donegal will stage a peaceful protest this evening along the dual carriageway in Letterkenny. The protest by Donegal IFA is being held as part of a nationwide action in support of farmers protesting in other EU countries such as Germany, France, and Belgium. Farmers will meet in their tractors at 7pm along […]
Alcohol Forum Ireland to hold Letterkenny briefing tomorrow
THE Sale of Alcohol Bill could pose ‘enormous’ risks to children’s rights in Ireland, a Letterkenny-based charity has warned. A briefing by Alcohol Forum Ireland to be held in Letterkenny tomorrow (Friday) will stress to politicians in Donegal how the government’s ‘pursuit of a night time economy that increases access to alcohol will be retrogressive […]
Grant of €365,000 for organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht
THREE organisations in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from a grant of up to €365,136 announced by the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan T.D today. The Minister of State approved a grant of up to €255,000 or €85,000 per year for Oideas Gael over three years to assist the organisation […]
LUH among most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) was among the five most overcrowded hospitals in the country last month. Over the first month of the year there were 709 people awaiting beds in LUH, averaging out at around 23 per day. This compares to just 247 patients waiting on beds ten years ago in January 2014. Nationally for the […]
Crucial talks today may determine fate of Donegal counselling services
CRUNCH talks today may play a pivotal role in determining the future of youth counselling services at seven locations across Donegal, after more than two weeks of intense campaigning. Liam Cannon, who currently oversees the clinical governance and management of Donegal’s youth counselling services, describes the fact that HSE and Tusla officials are meeting today as […]
Donegal TD says current cannabis laws are ‘a waste of Garda time’
A Donegal TD has said the current cannabis laws in the country are ‘a waste of Garda time’. Deputy Thomas Pringle, slammed Government for stalling a bill to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use, saying criminalisation in this case is ‘nonsensical’. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “I fully support […]
Doherty tells Taoiseach that people’s homes are crumbling around them
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Government yesterday that their scheme regarding defective blocks isn’t working and asked when they will finally provide affected homeowners with 100% redress. Speaking to the Taoiseach, the Sinn Féin TD said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien told RTÉ that the Defective Concrete Block grant is taking hold across the affected region. Advertisement “This is […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal with strong gusts expected tomorrow. The warning will come into effect from 8am on Wednesday to 1pm. The forecaster said strong and gusty southwest winds are expected with possible wave overtopping. The affected areas are Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.