A 24-hour strike involving Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support in Donegal, set for tomorrow has been suspended after progress was made between HSE and SIPTU representatives regarding key dispute issues. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “The progress we have made following the public announcement of planned industrial action follows years of unresolved issues regarding […]
Donegal ranks Top 5 most superstitious counties in Ireland
Donegal ranks Top 5 most superstitious counties in Ireland, according to new research. New national research uncovers how Ireland’s fairies, banshees and ghosts still haunt daily life – and names Kilkenny as the nation’s superstition capital. A nationwide investigation by the analysts at Casino.org IE has uncovered the true state of superstition in Ireland – […]
Kingsbridge Medical to host Open Day in Annagry
Donegal residents are being encouraged to attend a free information event hosted by Kingsbridge Private Hospital to learn how to access world-class medical treatment in Northern Ireland – fully reimbursed by the HSE. The event takes place at the Caisleain Oir, Annagry, Donegal from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday, February 17. Anyone can attend to […]
No show hospital appointments lead to €28,000 in wasted resources
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ALMOST 220 outpatients appointments were missed in a two-week period in January resulting in €28,251 in wasted healthcare resources, we can reveal. The figures, shared to us by a reader, show there were 219 ‘no show’ appointments between January 15 to January 31. The missed appointments also resulted in hundreds of hours of lost care. According […]
Letterkenny property being renovated following incident
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THE Donegal News understands that a property in Letterkenny has been vacated by a family and is currently being renovated by the council. This follows what is believed to have been an incident at the property involving a young person with an addiction issue, whom is understood to have been placed in a locked room […]
‘SCANDALOUS’: Families’ despair at the removal of the Donegal to Dublin afternoon flight
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Families tell of their despair at the removal of the Donegal to Dublin afternoon flight
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Wednesday, February 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs Advertisement Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family of Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey, F93 C862. Beloved husband of the […]
Mountcharles man donates 70th birthday proceeds to stroke unit
A MOUNTCHARLES man has raised more than €1,300 for the Stroke Unit Comfort Fund at Letterkenny University Hospital by turning his 70th birthday celebrations into a fundraiser. Richard Wilson marked the milestone with family and friends at O’Neills Bar in Letterbarrow on January 24, asking guests to donate to the fund instead of giving presents. […]
Man charged with rape to stand trial in Dublin
A MAN is to stand trial in the Central Criminal Court in Dublin charged with a series of sex offences. The man was served the Book of Evidence at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. The case was an in camera matter, meaning that the accused cannot be named. The accused is charged with rape, sexual […]
Donegal students meet President Connolly during visit to Derry
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By Seán McCarroll TWO local schools met President Catherine Connolly on Friday, February 6, 2026, during her recent visit to Derry. The meeting was a part of the ‘PeacePlus Programme’ which is designed to encourage cross-border relations and support peace in both the North and the surrounding counties. Advertisement Two local schools from Raphoe took part […]