THE funeral of the former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Revd Dr James Mehaffey, will take place at St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry on Saturday afternoon. The Service of Thanksgiving for Dr Mehaffey’s life will begin at 2pm. Dr Mehaffey’s family have said that, in the meantime, visitors will be welcome to pay their […]
Former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe James Mehaffy dies
THE death has taken place in Derry of Rt Rev Dr James Mehaffey, a former Bishop of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe and one of the North West’s best-known Church leaders of recent times. Bishop Mehaffey, who was 88, died peacefully on Monday evening surrounded by his family. Dr Mehaffey led the Diocese of […]
Full Capacity Protocol implemented in Emergency Ward
“We are committed to treating everyone who presents at our ED but we do so strictly in order of medical priority and apologise for long wait times.”
Thousands of euros spent fixing Ballindrait water leaks
IRISH Water is forking out thousands of euros to repair leaks on a pipeline it says it cannot afford to replace. Residents in Ballindrait have endured years of misery due to repeated ruptures to their water supply. At least one family with young children has resorted to collecting rain water in a barrel due to […]
Huge crowds attend funeral of Mary Ellen Molly
“As a nurse Mary Ellen gave of herself as a wonderful carer, showing empathy to others in their time of need.”
Family left shaken after attempted Christmas break-in
“We are canvassing CCTV in the area and are looking to progress this because of the sheer nature of it.”
Aura Leisure Centre burgled on Christmas Day
An attempt was made to open a safe located in the office area, but this was unsuccessful.
One vehicle collision on Falcarragh to Dunfanaghy road
The extent of injuries, if any, is not known.
McHugh ’empty chaired’ by Lifford campaign group
MINISTER Joe McHugh has been ‘empty chaired’ after failing to turn up at a meeting to discuss the future of Lifford hospital. Representatives from across the political spectrum, including councillors, TDs and senators, attended the meeting in Lifford’s Social Centre. But Mr McHugh was a notable absentee and the Friends of Lifford Hospital campaign group […]
Visiting restrictions remain in place this week in LUH
“We are still seeing on average six new cases of flu in the hospital every day,” said Seán Murphy General Manager Letterkenny University Hospital.