LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has introduced a new Renal Home Therapies Service, offering patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5 the option to carry out peritoneal dialysis (PD) in their own homes. Peritoneal dialysis is a form of renal replacement therapy that allows patients to take an active role in managing their treatment at home. […]
Letterkenny University Hospital issues visiting update ahead of busy weekend
In advance of a busy weekend in Letterkenny University Hospital, all visitors are asked to be extra vigilant for signs and symptoms of Norovirus (winter vomiting bug). The hospital is advising people not to visit a patient in the hospital if they are unwell, if they have had diarrhoea and or vomiting. “You should postpone […]
Protest over ‘unacceptable’ Buncrana Community Hospital works delay
A protest will take place tomorrow at 4pm at Buncrana Community Hospital, where members of the public will gather and line the paths around the nursing unit to peacefully demonstrate the strength of feeling within the community at the delay in works at the hospital Councillor Joy Beard has expressed deep frustration and anger following […]
Call for parking spaces in Milford
Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council is being asked to secure funding this year for the development of Council-owned land on Kilmacrennan Road, Milford. Cllr Declan Meehan wants the council to provide for much-needed parking spaces in that area, and to address ongoing congestion and illegal parking issues. In response to his motion, Cllr Meehan was told […]
People in Donegal urged to ‘consider all care options’ this bank holiday
HSE West and North West is advising people in Donegal to be aware of their healthcare options this St Patrick’s Day Holiday weekend. If you do get sick this bank holiday weekend, there are a number of healthcare options available; plan ahead, know your options and stay safe. Dermot Monaghan, HSE Healthcare Manager, Donegal said […]
Proposed forum to help tackle Letterkenny’s traffic problems
by Chris Ashmore A new forum is being proposed to discuss starting and finishing times for people working with Letterkenny’s biggest employers, and also for those attending places of education, with a view to seeing if changes could help in alleviating some of the town’s chronic traffic problems. The forum is the brainchild of the […]
Excitement is building ahead of the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade
It’s just days to go to the Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, and excitement is building. The parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full-on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the day. The Chamber are delighted […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Thursday, March 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Teresa (Teasa) Mooney, Ramelton Francie Curran, 33 Hillhead, Castlefin Advertisement Michael McGill, Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan Orla Egan, Carrowtrasna, Gartan, Churchill John Trappeniers, Drimreen, Carrigart James (Jim) Carson, St Johnston Betty Boyce, Ballgreen, Ramelton Teresa (Teasa) Mooney, 266 Bridgend, Ramelton The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Teresa (Teasa) Mooney, 266 Bridgend, […]
Mural proposed for new-look Market Square
By Chris Ashmore A specially commissioned mosaic picture of Irish Nationalist Padraig Pearse and his brother William which depicts the two brothers with St. Eunan’s Cathedral in the background, could become part of the new-look Market Square which is set to be redeveloped later this year. Back in 2016, an Angolan artist Macola Vonga – […]
Deaths in Donegal this morning, Thursday, March 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Orla Egan, Carrowtrasna, Gartan, Churchill John Trappeniers, Drimreen, Carrigart Advertisement James (Jim) Carson, St Johnston Seamus McLaughlin, Park Road, Sallaghraine, Letterkenny Betty Boyce, Ballgreen, Ramelton Cora Friel, Rathmullan Orla Egan (née Clarke) Carrowtrasna, Gartan, Churchill The death has taken place of Orla Egan, (née Clarke), Carrowtrasna, Gartan, Churchill. F92 HW80. Peacefully in the caring hands of the staff […]