A Belfast woman whose partner collapsed during a day out in Donegal says she is indebted to those who rushed to his rescue. Mary O’Connor and Bobby Hughes were spending two nights in Letterkenny recently when they decided to head off to Rathmullan beach. But within moments of walking on to the sand Bobby, a […]
Numbers waiting for breast screening in Donegal soar
The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19.
Vaccination of all teachers a priority before September
“Planning for the next school year will continue throughout the summer, with regular engagement between the INTO and officials.”
Young girl hospitalised after dog attack
The dog involved has been handed over to the local dog warden.
Letterkenny University Hospital is ‘extremely busy’
In a statement issued this afternoon, hospital management said there is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital.
Earagail Arts Festival planning for 2022 and beyond
THE 2021 Earagail Arts Festival hybrid programme of live, digital and virtual experiences was one of the most important ever delivered in its 33-year history according to Artistic director, Paul Brown. This year’s festival, which featured works by international and local artists, played to full houses and reached into all parts of Donegal over the […]
An insight into how travel has changed during pandemic
A LETTERKENNY travel agent took to the sky and sea for the first time in almost 18 months as non-essential international travel is finally back up and running. Emma McHugh and Caroline Kerr from Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny were among eight travel agents who were invited to a Norwegian Cruise Line in Greece to test […]
Performance highlights depopulation of Gaeltacht areas
A KERRY musician led an outdoor performance on Magheraclogher Beach in Bunbeg on Monday night to draw attention to the depopulation of Gaeltacht areas and the planning laws causing it. Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich from the Dingle Peninsula has personal experience of planning difficulties having battled for 15 years to build a modest house on his […]
Ardara man at centre of plans to revitalise Melbourne
A DONEGAL man is spending tens of millions of dollars to help bring back vibrancy and excitement to one of Australia’s largest cities. John Cunningham from Ardara is Head of Creative Urban Places at the City of Melbourne. His team have come together with the Victorian Government to deliver Flash Forward, a programme to transform […]
New Zealand charity continues to support good causes
A Letterkenny youth group and a cathedral restoration project are among the latest causes to receive large donations from New Zealand. Details of the financial gifts awarded by the Hugo Charitable Trust, a charity set up by Raphoe farmer Hugh Green, are contained in the organisation’s latest annual report. Good causes ranging from individual efforts […]