Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Doogan as the new Director of Midwifery. Originally from Glasgow, Marion has a long and distinguished career in nursing and midwifery spanning almost 40 years. Born to Donegal parents Sadie and Danny Wilhare, she has always maintained strong links to Donegal. Together with […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal tomorrow
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal Town tomorrow. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority), ESB Networks and Donegal County Council to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, […]
Man (50s) found unresponsive in Annagry dies
A man found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday, has died. The man, who was in his 50s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday for treatment of serious injuries. The assistant state pathologist is to carry out a postmortem examination on the man’s body tomorrow. Advertisement The scene remains preserved […]
Irish Hospice Foundation calls on the people of Donegal to take part in Never Fogotten Night Walk 2025
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF), in partnership with event sponsor Londis, has launched their Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025. They are calling on people of Donegal to get involved in Never Forgotten Night Walk 2025 and come together in a powerful act of remembrance and support for all who are grieving. Taking place at 5pm on […]
Sustainability at the core of Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Paul Canning unveiled Donegal’s new Tourism Strategy on Friday last (31 October) at the County House in Lifford. Donegal County Council’s new Tourism Strategy presents a visionary roadmap designed to guide the county’s tourism development in the coming years. The Strategy sets out a shared vision for the continued […]
Minister of State McConalogue represents Ireland at meeting of EU Culture and Media Ministers
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, is representing Ireland at the informal meeting of EU Ministers for Culture and Media, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy participated, on behalf of Government, in a family photo of signatories to the ‘Declaration on the necessity of culture and media […]
Explore the broader story behind Donegal’s migration to Scotland
As part of the acclaimed ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland’ exhibition, the Culture Division of Donegal County Council will host a special public talk exploring the nature of migration between County Donegal and Scotland in the County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm. The event is […]
Youths lit firework causing ‘substantial damage’ to property
SUBSTANTIAL damage was caused to the front fence of a house in Churchill after youths lit fireworks outside the property. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with the incident of criminal damage in Keeloges, We are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with an incident of criminal […]
Unresponsive male found at Annagry residence
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an unresponsive male at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, yesterday. The male in his 50s was conveyed to hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Dash-cam footage sought after Halloween town park incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage following an incident in Bernard McGinchey Town Park on Halloween. Gardaí say that as part of their investigation into the incident, which occurred between 10pm and 1ppm on Friday, October 31, they are appealing for dash-cam footage from the car park area of the park or mobile phone footage […]