THE Saolta University Health Care Group has apologised to patients affected by the cancellation of two oncology clinics at Letterkenny University Hospital last month. The Chief Executive of the Group said it was “not good enough” and admitted that patients “didn’t get the service they deserved”. Addressing members of the Regional Health Forum via Zoom […]
Huun-Huur-Tu tuning up for Donegal debut
TUVAN throat singers Hunn-Huur-Tu will make their first ever appearance in Donegal early next year with local band Tuath providing support. The quartet will perform in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on March 24. They return to Ireland following a previous sell-out tour. Huun-Huur-Tu’s style could be best described as profoundly mysterious – a consequence of their […]
Donegal man tragically killed in Manchester accident
A 57-year-old Donegal man has died in a tragic work-related accident in Manchester. It is understand he was unloading a load from a lorry on Tuesday night when he became trapped. He was taken to hospital in Manchester where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The man, who lives in West Donegal, has […]
Man caught masturbating in car park of McDonald’s
A REPORTING restriction has been imposed on identifying a man caught masturbating in the car park of Letterkenny’s McDonald’s restaurant. The 45-year-old appeared before Letterkenny District Court yesterday where he was told he was “very lucky” not to be going straight to jail. The case was heard behind closed doors and Judge Raymond Finnegan ruled that […]
‘I am the king’ declares defendant
A Galway man has told Letterkenny District Court that he is the king and Judge Raymond Finnegan is “a public servant”. Antonio Meruddu (44) Of The Headford Arms, Headford, Galway, appeared in court on Monday after being pulled over by Garda Michael Kilcoyne and charged with no insurance, having a false regulation mark and failing […]
Five Donegal creatives feature in new short film series
A NEW series of short films featuring songs, stories and reminiscences from five creative characters in Donegal has premiered on RTÉ Culture. YARNS, directed by filmmaker Charlie Joe Doherty and folklorist Jamie McGarrigle, captures an eclectic group of older creatives and explores their passions for visual art, music, poetry and heritage. The series, which premiered […]
Charity taking pro-active approach to cashless era
A prominent Letterkenny charity is adding a tap-and-go facility to its collection boxes in a bid to move donations into the cashless era. Mary’s Meals volunteers have just taken possession of two devices which will allow members of the public to contribute even when they have no money physically on them. “So many people are […]
Car park plan for ‘most dangerous school in Ireland’
A SCHOOL once dubbed the “most dangerous in Ireland” because of the notoriously dangerous stretch of road it sits could finally have a car park. Magherabeg National School near Manorcunningham sees a significant amount of daily traffic pass by on the road just outside the school. A number of road traffic collisions have taken place […]
More than 400 drivers fined for holding phone
MORE than 400 drivers have been fined in Donegal so far this year for driving while holding a mobile phone. New figures from An Garda Síochána have revealed that 438 drivers have been issued with a fixed charge notice for the offence by Gardai in the Donegal Division. This compares to 578 fines issued in 2020 which […]
Bundoran apartment going to auction with €69k price tag
A two bedroom apartment with sea views in Bundoran is one of two properties in Donegal due to go to auction later this month. Number 4 Atlantic Way is a one-minute walk from the main street and will go to auction with Youbid.ie on November 25 with an advised minimum value (AMV) of €69,000. The […]